Re. Don’t attack the 1967 Abortion Act – defend a woman’s right to choose via Stop Inconsiderate Parking and Speeding
Dear Julie MorganAlthough your office manager Peyer Howe told me that women have got more than enough rights already I would ask you to personally respond to this letter.Re. Don’t attack the 1967 Abortion Act – defend a woman’s right to choose I am concerned that some MPs opposed to abortion are seeking to amend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill to restrict women’s access to abortion, particularly by lowering the legal limit for abortion from 24 weeks. This would have a devastating impact on the small number of women who need later abortion. These are often vulnerable women facing unusual and difficult circumstances such as late diagnosis of pregnancy, rape or domestic abuse or NHS delays. No-one involved makes the decision lightly. Women must be entitled to...
We took the charabanc to the West Wales coast for the annual August pilgrimage this week. After a miserable June and July and a heart-breaking summer harvest, a spell of sunshine gave us precious time to ’stand and stare’ and re-charge our batteries whilst enjoying the Welsh countryside.
On Wednesday the sky was cloudless and the beaches of Cardigan Bay filled with holidaymakers, sunseekers, the sea-sports people, and families from near and far. As the hot sands teased our toes, we joined them for a refreshing dip in the serene Ceredigion sea. It was clear that day and below you could survey the wonders of the sea-floor. Above the aircraft scribbled ugly white trails against a pristine azure canvas.
We swam like a paddling of ducks who had been deprived of water for far...