Why are American politicians defending anti-abortion activists in the UK?

Why are American politicians defending anti-abortion activists in the UK?

Sensemaker · 2025-04-11
09:20

When a 64-year-old woman was fined for holding a sign outside a UK abortion clinic, it sparked international backlash - including from organised, Christian activists in America and the US government. 


Writer: Phoebe Davis 


Producer: Serena Cesareo


Host: Tomini Babs


Episode photography: Alex Jones


Executive Producer: Matt Russell


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