Nine in 10 UK voters across parties support right to abortion, poll finds
Summary
A recent YouGov poll shows that about nine out of ten people in the UK support the right to have an abortion, regardless of their political party. Many young people worry that abortion rights could be reduced, influenced by events in the US and political changes there.Key Facts
- 90% of UK voters support the right to abortion across different political parties.
- Support is very high among Labour (94%), Conservative (91%), Green (95%), and Reform (86%) voters.
- Nearly 20% of people think abortion access might be limited in the future, with over 25% of 18-25-year-olds worried about this.
- Concerns come partly from the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, removing federal abortion rights in the US.
- Some young people in the UK are open about their abortion experiences and discuss the topic more openly than before.
- A UK reproductive rights group, MSI Reproductive Choices, conducted the poll as part of its 50th anniversary.
- People reported feeling more supported by the UK healthcare system compared to the US for abortion care.
- The poll shows abortion rights have strong cross-party support but also highlights ongoing fears especially among young people about future restrictions.
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