There are a few things that I think I need to make clear.

I am an advocate of fast, free and safe access to abortion in the first trimester.

My 20 week amendment does NOT cover babies with serious handicaps.

Those mothers who hear bad news after the 20 week scan will not be affected, as abortion for serious handicaps is available until birth.

I do not believe that cleft palette, hare lip or club foot should be classed as serious handicaps.

My amendment is for 20 weeks only and is based on the following 20 reasons. Click here.

I would personally like to see the UK in step with the rest of Europe, and have a cut off limit at 13 weeks; however, I am a realist and know that Parliament would never agree to this.

22 weeks is not a sufficient reduction, science has moved on further than two weeks in 20 years.