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Destroying life at the beginning and the end

Destroying life at the beginning and the end
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Mike Judge
Mike Judge Mike Judge. Editor of Evangelical Times, and pastor of Chorlton Evangelical Church in Manchester.
17 June, 2025 1 min read

MPs have voted to decriminalise women who have abortions after the legal limit of 24 weeks. The amendment, tabled by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, was backed by a majority of 242 votes. Meanwhile, on Friday 20 June (unless it is delayed) MPs are expected to vote on legalising assisted suicide. That vote, if it takes place, is likely to be much closer. Nevertheless, our Parliament – within the space of a few days – is potentially destroying life at its beginning and at its end.

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