Labour MP in bid to include right to abortion in British bill of rights

Stella Creasy says she expects MPs to be given free vote on amendment as a matter of conscience

The Labour MP Stella Creasy has said she will table an amendment to the forthcoming British bill of rights to give women the fundamental right to an abortion.

Creasy said she would expect MPs to be given a free vote on the issue, as a matter of conscience. She told the Guardian the amendment would be tabled when the bill is published at second reading.