Listen "S1E6 - Standing for both lives in Parliament- A conversation with Carla Lockhart MP"
Episode Synopsis
This week, Dawn is joined by Carla Lockhart MP. Together they explore the challenges of balancing motherhood with a demanding political career and talk about what it’s really like to stand up for both lives in pregnancy in the House of Commons.
To find out how your local MP has voted on issues surrounding pregnancy and abortion check out: theyworkforyou.com
How to connect with your local representative on this vital issue: www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource
Further reading:
What the decriminalisation of abortion really means in practice:
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-the-decriminalisation-of-abortion-really-means-in-practice
Parliament votes to legalise unsafe and dangerous abortion: https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/parliament-votes-to-legalise-unsafe-and-dangerous-abortion
Let’s continue the conversation, send your questions and comments to [email protected]
Find out more about the work of Both Lives and sign up to our free monthly newsletter: bothlives.co.uk
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Instagram: @BothLivesUK
If you or someone you know has been impacted by anything discussed in this episode, you can access support and resources via the services directory listed on our website.
To find out how your local MP has voted on issues surrounding pregnancy and abortion check out: theyworkforyou.com
How to connect with your local representative on this vital issue: www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource
Further reading:
What the decriminalisation of abortion really means in practice:
https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-the-decriminalisation-of-abortion-really-means-in-practice
Parliament votes to legalise unsafe and dangerous abortion: https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/parliament-votes-to-legalise-unsafe-and-dangerous-abortion
Let’s continue the conversation, send your questions and comments to [email protected]
Find out more about the work of Both Lives and sign up to our free monthly newsletter: bothlives.co.uk
Facebook & X: @BothLives
Instagram: @BothLivesUK
If you or someone you know has been impacted by anything discussed in this episode, you can access support and resources via the services directory listed on our website.
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