John Finlay: Allowing limited abortion could open the flood-gates

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10 Jun, 2018 John Finlay: Allowing limited abortion could open the flood-gates As soon as the result of the Irish referendum on the eighth amendment was announced, the pro-abortion lobby quickly turned its sights on Northern Ireland, and the demand for change in the days since has been both menacing and relentless. Latest News Ben Lowry: The DUP is increasingly at odds with its voters on moral matters The two messages recorded on the opposite page, in the 'Tweets of the Day' section, are a good summary of the bind the DUP find themselves in. Sam McBride: Abortion debate hints at a wider constitutional quandary The passionate arguments of both Labour and Tory MPs who want to see Westminster to step in and legalise abortion in Northern Ireland are founded on the premise that it is nonsensical - at least in crucial areas such as justice and healthcare - for UK citizens' righs to differ based on where they live. Six to appear on cocaine charges Six people are due to appear in court today (Saturday) in connection with the alleged possession and supply of cocaine. 17-year-old stabbed in west Belfast attack A teenager has been stabbed during an incident in west Belfast. Sport Update WSBK: Jonathan Rea overtakes Carl Fogarty's record with 60th win at Brno Jonathan Rea claimed his 60th World Superbike victory at Brno in the Czech Republic on Saturday to overtake Carl Fogarty's record of all-time wins. Missed chances proved costly: Ireland coach Joe Schmidt bemoans Test defeat AUSTRALIA 18 IRELAND 9 Jason Smyth edged out by Aaron Sexton at Northern Ireland championships Commonwealth Youth Games champion Aaron Sexton edged out Paralympic star Jason Smyth in a photo-finish to win the 100m at the Northern Ireland Championships. And finally... Thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland A yellow weather warning is now in place for Northern Ireland with warnings of thunderstorms and flash flooding. See all the day's news here

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