Over 90% Reject Extreme Abortion Up to Birth Law in UK Poll

09.07.2025

A recent Telegraph poll of 28,000 people has revealed that an overwhelming 91% oppose plans to allow abortion up to birth in the UK—a stark rejection of the radical changes recently passed by MPs in the House of Commons.

The controversial amendment, brought forward by MP Tonia Antoniazzi, removes legal safeguards against abortions right up to and even during birth, including for reasons such as gender preference. If made law, it would decriminalise self-performed late-term abortions, placing women and viable unborn babies at increased risk.

Public Dismay at Legalising Late-Term Abortion

Many who spoke out in the poll highlighted the humanity of babies capable of living outside the womb, with readers calling the measure “legalised murder” and warning that it paves the way for the destruction of vulnerable lives simply because they are deemed inconvenient.

Even those who identify as pro-choice have voiced serious concerns, insisting that a clear cut-off point exists for a reason and that removing it crosses a moral line. As one pro-choice commenter noted, “This is disgraceful. It goes too far.”

Pushed Through Without Proper Scrutiny

The law change passed after a rushed debate lasting just two hours, leaving many MPs and members of the public shocked at the lack of scrutiny given to such a significant change. Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch described the process as “rushed, with just two hours of debate that ignored many fundamental issues. It will lead to dire outcomes for many women and babies, especially vulnerable women who are at risk of coercion.”

This poll is a powerful reminder that the public do not support abortion up to birth. It is a call to defend the dignity of every human life and to ensure that laws protect both mothers and their unborn children, rather than placing them in greater harm.