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Loud cheers in the Commons as MPs put pressure on government to reform NI's abortion laws and same-sex marriage

There were loud cheers in the House of Commons as MPs voted to support an amendment to put pressure on the government to reform NI's laws on abortion and same-sex marriage.

There were loud cheers in the House of Commons as MPs voted to support an amendment to put pressure on the government to reform Northern Ireland's laws on abortion and same-sex marriage. The Northern Ireland Bill was debated at Westminster yesterday evening. It doesn't end the near total ban on abortion or end the ban on same-sex marriage. Instead it focuses on issuing guidance to increase accountability of the Northern Ireland Secretary over her role in ensuring human rights compliance. 成人快手 NI political editor Mark Devenport sets the story out for us, and Stephen got the views of pro life campaigner Bernie Smyth and Grainne Teggart from Amnesty International.

Also on the programme, "My car, wallet, phone and my cat" - caller Thomas had a bad night when his car and it's contents - including his cat - were stolen in north Belfast. But there is a happy ending - listen and find out.

Plus, a picture book designed to teach children about consent has dived opinion. 'C is for Consent', by American author Eleanor Morrison, offers lessons on 'how to offer affection'. The book is designed for children aged 0+ and follows a character called Finn and ends with the lesson that he should ask for consent before holding his female friend's hand. Is it ever too early to learn about consent or is a book like this inappropriate? Stephen got the views of commentators Angela Epstein and Fionola Meredith.

And, the latest revelations from the RHI Inquiry. Stephen talks to Newsletter political editor Sam McBride.

1 hour, 26 minutes

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Thu 25 Oct 2018 09:03

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