Lily Allen and Abortion, Welby and Gay Marriage, and Employment Benefits for Early Miscarriages

Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs · 2025-07-11

Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time:

Lily Allen jokes that she can't remember how many abortions she's had.Justin Welby at the Cambridge Union says he was being "thick" about gay marriage.Government announces employment benefit for women who have had miscarriages before 24 weeks.

All that and much much more as ever. Enjoy!

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