Candidates for Westminster Election 2017
Before you vote on 8th June, it is vitally important to inform yourself about where the candidates in your constituency stand on the abortion issue. If they cannot promise to defend the right to life of unborn children in all circumstances, they cannot be considered a suitable candidate for Westminster, no matter how appealing their other policies may be. If a candidate is unwilling to protect the life of a little unborn baby, how can he or she respect your value and dignity as a human being?
Without the right to life - all other rights are meaningless.
You still have time to challenge the candidates before Election Day
We urge you, your family and friends to bombard the candidates by phone, email, Facebook, Twitter or by visiting their constituency office with one question:
"If elected, will you defend the right to life of all unborn children?"
(see below for the political parties' contact details)
On your ballot paper, mark an “X” beside the pro‑life candidate of your choice.
Below is a list of all the political candidates in your constituency with their contact details.
Telephone 028 9027 8484 or email info@preciouslife.com for more information.
Green font indicates a pro-life candidates.
Blue font indicates a candidate whom we are unsure of their position on abortion
Red font indicates a pro-abortion candidate.
*voted for an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion - right up to birth - for unborn children with life-limiting conditions.
1. East Antrim
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Alliance Party |
Stewart Dickson * |
Phone: (028) 93350286 |
stewart.dickson@allianceparty.org |
In 2016, Stewart Dickson along with Trevor Lunn, proposed amendments in the NI Assembly to legalise abortion of unborn babies with life-limiting disabilities, right up to the moment of birth. |
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NI Conservatives |
Mark Logan |
Phone: (028) 90315124 Campaign Mobile: 07935678780 |
office@niconservatives.com |
The party is in favour of bringing the law on abortion in line with the rest of the UK |
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DUP |
Sammy Wilson |
Phone: (028) 93329980 or (028) 28267722 |
davyhilditch@gmail.com |
The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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SDLP |
Phone: 07850 883 716 or 0282177 1585 |
Margaretanne.Mckillop@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk or cllr.mamckillop@moyle-council.org |
"...in all circumstances I will protect the life of every child and will not make an exception even if the child is deemed to be disabled. I left Sinn Fein because of their stance on this issue because I could not see how that party could play any meaningful role in creating a society where justice would be the prerogative of all our citizens and especially those deemed when born to have life-limiting disabilities." |
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Sinn Féin |
Phone: (028) 2888 5800 |
omcmullan@yahoo.com |
Voted with the rest of Sinn Féin MLAs for an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion for unborn children with life-limiting conditions right up to birth. |
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UUP |
Phone: 07823 442 161 or 07733 183 070 |
Cllr.Stewart@midandeastantrim.gov.uk |
“Regarding the extension of the 1967 Abortion Act I’d be very inclined for Northern Ireland to be in line with the rest of the UK on this. I think I’m 99% in favour, but I’d like to read more about it before I decide for sure.” |
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2. East Belfast
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DUP |
Gavin Robinson |
Phone: 02890473111 |
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The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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NI Conservatives |
Sheila Bodel |
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https://twitter.com/sheilabodel |
The party is in favour of bringing the law on abortion in line with the rest of the UK |
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SDLP |
Séamas de Faoite |
Phone: 07469943401 |
https://twitter.com/SeamasBelfast/ email: sdefaoite@europe.com |
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Alliance Party |
Phone (028) 90472004 |
naomi.long@allianceparty.org |
"I personally would support abortion being legalised for fatal abnormality and cases of rape & incest." |
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Green Party |
Georgina Milne |
info@greenpartyni.org |
https://twitter.com/georgina_milne?lang=en |
In their manifesto, The Green Party states: "The Green Party will [...] |
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Sinn Féin |
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https://twitter.com/cllrmairead
http://www.sinnfein.ie/mairead-odonnell
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At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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UUP |
Hazel Legge |
Phone : 07711226264 |
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Independent |
Bobby Beck |
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No information for this candidate |
3. East Londonderry
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DUP |
Gregory Campbell |
Phone: (028) 77766060 |
limavadyhq@dup.org.uk |
The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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UUP |
Richard Holmes |
Mob: 078 843 03639 |
https://twitter.com/richardjholmes?lang=en Email: Richard.Holmes@causewaycoastandglens.gov. |
No information for this candidate |
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Alliance Party |
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https://twitter.com/chrismccaw_ni?ref |
“Abortion should be liberalised when it comes to sexual crime and fatal foetal abnormalities.” |
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Sinn Féin |
Dermot Nicholl |
Phone: 028 77742488 |
Email: info.dungiven@gmail.com |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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SDLP |
Stephanie Quigley |
Mobile: 07746208084 |
Email:Stephanie.Quigley@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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NI Conservatives |
Liz St Clair-Legge |
Phone: (028) 90315124 |
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The party is in favour of bringing the law on abortion in line with the rest of the UK |
4. Fermanagh / South Tyrone
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Alliance Party |
Phone: (028) 90324274 |
https://twitter.com/noreen_campbell |
Ms Campbell 'liked' on a post on twitter from @FPACharity stating "Abortion rights must extend to Northern Ireland to achieve women's equality..." Twitter, March 21 2017 |
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UUP |
Tom Elliott |
Phone: (028) 90474630 |
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Tom Elliot tabled an amendment in March 2013 aimed at stopping private abortion centres like Marie Stopes from killing unborn babies in Northern Ireland. |
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SDLP |
Mary Garrity |
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The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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Sinn Féin |
Phone: (028) 91871441 or 028 8772 2776 or 028 6632 8214 |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/
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Green Party |
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tanya@greenlassie.com |
In their manifesto, The Green Party states: "The Green Party will [...] |
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5. Foyle
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Alliance Party |
John Doherty |
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"....I am pro-choice" John Doherty, Twitter, 21 May 2017 |
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SDLP |
Mark Durkan |
Phone: (028) 71360700 |
m.durkan@sdlp.ie |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” Listen to Mark Durkan being asked about the SDLP's abortion policy on BBC Radio Ulster's Nolan Show on 1st June 2017: https://youtu.be/zZUR4CfZlsk |
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People Before Profit |
Shaun Harkin |
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The Party supports the introduction of abortion-on-demand, right up to the moment of birth. Party members also work alongside pro-abortion activist groups. |
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Sinn Féin |
Phone: 028 71377551 |
https://twitter.com/mayorelisha?lang=en Email: derrysinnfein@googlemail.com |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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DUP |
Gary Middleton |
Phone: (028) 71346271 |
williamhaydup@btconnect.com |
Mr Middleton voted AGAINST an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion up to birth for babies with life limiting conditions. The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
6. Lagan Valley
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UUP |
Robbie Butler |
Phone: 07749196756 |
robbie.butler@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk https://twitter.com/T3robbie |
"The legislation in Northern Ireland is certainly old, but I have no hesitation in saying that I oppose the implementation of the Abortion Act 1967. The full workings and reality of a move to adopt this position could see NI repeat the pattern of the mainland where it is claimed that 90% of Downs Syndrome pregnancies are aborted (http://bit.ly/2eEZV3E). More must be done to improve support, care and safety for women and pregnant women but any move to liberalise the legislation here must be done in such a way that considers the rights of the mother, wider family and unborn to life and life in its fullest capacity." |
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SDLP |
Pat Catney |
Phone: 07985111606 |
patcatney@yahoo.ie |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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DUP |
Jeffrey Donaldson |
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The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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Alliance Party |
Aaron McIntyre |
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“W/ever your view on abortion it's shameful that NI is operating under a 153 year old law whilst the rest of GB is under the '67 Act” Aaran McIntyre, Twitter, |
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NI Conservatives |
Ian Nickels |
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The party is in favour of bringing the law on abortion in line with the rest of the UK |
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Independent |
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"... I don't think I would ever want an abortion but I don't think that should stop anyone else from having a choice" |
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Sinn Féin |
Jacqui Russell |
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At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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7. Mid Ulster
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DUP |
Keith Buchanan |
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The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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UUP |
Mark Glasgow |
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Sinn Féin |
Francie Molloy |
Phone: 028 86765850 |
Email: sinnfeincookstown@yahoo.com |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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SDLP |
Malachy Quinn |
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The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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Alliance Party |
Phone: (028) 90324274 |
fay.watson@allianceparty.org |
Fay Watson is pro-abortion. She agrees with abortion of unborn babies with life-limiting disabilities and in cases of rape and incest. |
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8. Newry and Armagh
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Sinn Féin |
Mickey Brady |
Phone: 02830261693 |
Email: mickey.brady28@gmail.com |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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Alliance Party |
02890324274 |
jackie.coade@allianceparty.org |
No information on this candidate |
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DUP |
William Irwin |
Phone: (028) 38870500 or (028) 3884 9000 |
william.irwin@armagh.gov.uk or william.irwin@mla.niassembly.gov.uk |
Mr Irwin voted AGAINST an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion up to birth for babies with life limiting conditions. The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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SDLP |
Justin McNulty |
Phone: 07749 600 583 |
justin.mcnulty@sdlp.ie |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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UUP |
Phone: 07713 074776 |
sam.nicholson@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/election-diary-six-uup-candidates-back-1967-abortion-act-1-7347544 |
Is in favour of the 1967 abortion act and extending the law to here – Belfast Telegraph, April 2016 - |
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9. North Antrim
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TUV |
Timothy Gaston |
Phone: 07514213186 |
Cllr.Gaston@MidandEastAntrim.gov.uk |
The TUV states that the Party is solidly pro-life and will continue to oppose any change in the law. |
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Sinn Féin |
Cara McShane |
Phone: 02827657198 |
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At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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UUP |
Jackson Minford |
Phone :07809255621 |
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SDLP |
Declan O’Loan |
Phone: 07764220533 |
Cllr.Oloan@midandeastantrim.gov.uk |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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Alliance Party |
Phone: (028) 90324274 |
patricia.olynn@allianceparty.org |
Ms O' Lynn supports decriminalisation of abortion: |
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DUP |
Ian Paisley |
Phone: (028) 25641421 |
The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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10. North Belfast
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DUP |
Nigel Dodds |
Twitter: @NigelDoddsDUP |
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The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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Sinn Féin |
John Finucane |
Phone: 028 95215649
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Email: teachcarney@msn.com Twitter: @johnfinucane |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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SDLP |
Martin McAuley |
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The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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Alliance Party |
Sam Nelson |
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“It’s a conscious issue for Alliance but my personal opinion is that women should have the choice.” (Twitter, May 14th 2017) |
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Green Party |
Phone: (028) 90319030 |
malachai@rainbowproject.org |
In their manifesto, The Green Party states: "The Green Party will [...] |
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Workers' Party |
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workerspartyni@yahoo.co.uk |
The Workers Party believes in a woman‟s right to choose and supports the provision of free safe and accessible abortion in her own country which will include practical facilities to support women seeking an abortion and quality post-abortion care. We seek immediate legislation to ensure free, safe and accessible abortion in Northern Ireland”. |
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11. North Down
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Green Party |
Phone: (028) 91459110 |
steven.agnew@greenpartyni.org |
In their manifesto, The Green Party states: "The Green Party will [...] |
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DUP |
Alex Easton |
Phone: (028) 91889620 |
alex.easton@mla.niassembly.gov.uk |
Mr Easton voted AGAINST an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion up to birth for babies with life limiting conditions. The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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Independent |
Sylvia Hermon |
Phone: (028) 91275858 |
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Sinn Féin |
Therese McCartney |
Phone: 02844614405 |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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SDLP |
Caoimhe McNeill |
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https://twitter.com/caoimhemcneill |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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Alliance Party |
Andrew Muir |
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"...I am pro-choice and in favour of extension of 1967 [abortion] act", Andrew Muir, Twitter , 24 August 2014 |
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Independent |
Gavin Reynolds |
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NI Conservatives |
Frank Shivers |
Phone: 07876 492 050 |
frankshivers@btinternet.com |
The party is in favour of bringing the law on abortion in line with the rest of the UK |
12. South Antrim
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DUP |
Paul Girvan |
Phone: (028) 93340111 |
paul.girvan@co.niassembly.gov.uk |
Mr Girvan voted AGAINST an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion up to birth for babies with life limiting conditions. The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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Sinn Féin |
Phone: 028 94473972 |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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Alliance Party |
Neil Kelly |
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https://twitter.com/neilkelly13?lang=en |
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UUP |
Danny Kinahan |
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https://twitter.com/ddebk |
Mr Kinahan voted against an amendment in March 2013 aimed at stopping privated abortion centres like Marie Stopes from killing unborn babies in Northern Ireland. |
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SDLP |
Roisin Lynch |
Phone: 07980752121 |
roisin.lynch@sdlphq.ie or roisinlynch@btconnect.com |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
13. South Belfast
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Green Party |
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claresquare@yahoo.com |
In their manifesto, The Green Party states:
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Alliance Party |
Paula Bradshaw |
Phone: 07825684499 |
paulajbradshaw@gmail.com or paula.bradshaw@allianceparty.org |
“She would have voted for Anna Lo’s amendment to establish the principle in terms of abortion in cases of sexual crime. I would favour our own legislation setting out the woman’s basic right to choose.” |
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UUP |
Michael Henderson |
Mob: 07930409150 |
Email: michael.henderson@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk |
Speaking on the phone in February 2017 he said he supported abortion in cases of fatal fetal abnormality and risk to life of mother. |
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DUP |
Emma Little Pengelly |
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https://twitter.com/little_pengelly?ref_src (Private account) http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/dups-new-face-at-assembly-a-minister-in-the-making-31566371.html |
Mrs Little-Pengelly voted AGAINST an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion up to birth for babies with life limiting conditions. The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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SDLP |
Alasdair McDonnell |
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January 2015: McDonnell said the SDLP was an unambiguously anti-abortion party. Referring to anencephaly, he said: “The SDLP is unequivocally opposed to abortion, even in those particular circumstances because basically, the predictions in those circumstances are never accurate. “Nobody can predict that a foetus is not viable and that’s the problem,” he added. “As a GP, I’m fully aware, I have seen situations where termination or an abortion was recommended to somebody because a foetus that had this, that or the other thing, and that foetus grew up to be a perfectly normal child.” |
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Sinn Féin |
Phone: (028) 90243194 |
sandebelfast@sinn-fein.ie or mairtin@newbelfast.com |
Voted with the rest of Sinn Féin MLAs for an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion for unborn children with life-limiting conditions right up to birth. |
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NI Conservatives |
Clare Salier |
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The party is in favour of bringing the law on abortion in line with the rest of the UK |
14. South Down
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DUP |
Diane Forsythe |
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The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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Sinn Féin |
Phone: (028) 44614405 |
chrishazzardsf@gmail.com |
Voted with the rest of Sinn Féin MLAs for an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion for unborn children with life-limiting conditions right up to birth. |
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UUP |
Harold McKee |
Phone: 07435 750077 |
harold.mckee@newryandmourne.gov.uk |
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Alliance Party |
Andrew McMurray |
Phone: 028 9032 4274 |
No information for this candidate |
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SDLP |
Margaret Ritchie |
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The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
15. Strangford
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Alliance Party |
Kellie Armstrong |
Phone: (028) 91822004 |
kellie.armstrong@allianceparty.org |
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Green Party |
Ricky Bamford |
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In their manifesto, The Green Party states: "The Green Party will [...] |
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SDLP |
Joe Boyle |
Phone: 07711932943 |
joetboyle@yahoo.co.uk |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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NI Conservatives |
Claire Hiscott |
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The party is in favour of bringing the law on abortion in line with the rest of the UK |
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Sinn Féin |
Carole Murphy |
Phone: 02844614405 |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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UUP |
Mike Nesbitt* |
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Mr Nesbitt voted for an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion for unborn children with life-limiting conditions right up to birth. |
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DUP |
Jim Shannon |
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https://twitter.com/JimShannonMP |
The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
16. Upper Bann
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UUP |
Phone: 07545527257 |
doug.beattie@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk |
“Regarding extension of the 1967 Act my issue is the 24 weeks cut off. I believe there needs to be a discussion about this with it being reduced to 20 weeks.” |
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Alliance Party |
Tara Doyle |
Phone: (028) 90324274 |
tara.doyle@allianceparty.org |
No information on this candidate |
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SDLP |
Declan McAlinden |
Tel: 07760 231 410 |
Email: declan.mcalinden@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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Sinn Féin |
johnodowdupperbann@gmail.com |
Voted with the rest of Sinn Féin MLAs for an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion for unborn children with life-limiting conditions right up to birth. |
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DUP |
David Simpson |
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The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
17. West Belfast
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SDLP |
Tim Attwood |
Tel: 07802279939 |
Email:attwoodt@belfastcity.gov.uk Twitter:@cllrtimattwood |
The Party states, “The SDLP is a pro-life Party with a long standing and consistent position on the protection of the life of the unborn child [...] the SDLP is opposed to abortion and to any extension of the Abortion Act 1967 to Northern Ireland.” |
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Workers' Party |
Conor Campbell |
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The Workers Party believes in a woman‟s right to choose and supports the provision of free safe and accessible abortion in her own country which will include practical facilities to support women seeking an abortion and quality post-abortion care. We seek immediate legislation to ensure free, safe and accessible abortion in Northern Ireland”. |
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People Before Profit |
Phone: 07596114612 |
carrollg@belfastcity.gov.uk |
The Party supports the introduction of abortion-on-demand, right up to the moment of birth. Party members also work alongside pro-abortion activist groups. |
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Alliance Party |
Sorcha Eastwood |
Phone: (028) 90324274 |
https://twitter.com/SorchaEastwood?lang=en-gb |
No information on this candidate |
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Sinn Féin |
Paul Maskey |
Phone: 028 90808404 |
http://www.sinnfein.ie/paul-maskey Email: ufsinnfein@yahoo.com |
At its annual Ard Fheis in Derry on Saturday 7th March 2015, Sinn Fein voted in favour of a motion in support of abortion in cases where an unborn child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting disability. The party also has also taken a position in support of a repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution. Read more: http://www.preciouslife.com/news/176/slithering-sinn-fein-rears-its-ugly-head/ |
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DUP |
Frank McCoubrey |
Phone: (028) 90320202 |
frankmccoubrey1@hotmail.co.uk |
The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
18. West Tyrone
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CISTA |
Barry Brown |
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CISTA NI supports an extension of the 1967 Abortion Act |
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DUP |
Thomas Buchanan |
Phone: (028) 8224 7702 |
cllrthomasbuchananmla@hotmail.com |
Mr Buchanan voted AGAINST an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion up to birth for babies with life limiting conditions. The DUP states it is a pro-life party and has made clear that it has “stood by its commitment to family values and marriage and will continue to do so”. The DUP has also pledged to establish perinatal hospice care in Northern Ireland for parents whose unborn babies have been diagnosed with life-limiting disabilities. |
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UUP |
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https://twitter.com/aliciaclarke27?lang=en-gb |
‘UUP candidate airs liberal stance on abortion’ – Ulster Herald article |
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Alliance Party |
Stephen Donnelly |
Phone: (028) 9032 4274 |
stephen.donnelly@allianceparty.org |
"I have been clear at every election about my views on abortion - I remain in favour of decriminalisation..." Stephen Donnelly, Twitter, May 4 2017 |
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Green Party |
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cmc94@hotmail.com |
In their manifesto, The Green Party states:
"The Green Party will [...] |
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SDLP |
Daniel McCrossan |
Phone: (028) 7188 2828 |
mail:daniel.mccrossan@mla.niassembly.gov.uk |
Mr McCrossan voted AGAINST an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion up to birth for babies with life limiting conditions. |
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Sinn Féin |
Phone: (028) 80761094 or (028) 82253040 or (028) 8225 3041 or 07887988365 |
barrymcelduffmla@gmail.com |
Voted with the rest of Sinn Féin MLAs for an amendment in February 2016 that would have legalised abortion for unborn children with life-limiting conditions right up to birth. |
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