British PM contenders rule out imposing abortion on Northern Ireland

Both candidates for next British Prime Minister have said they oppose forcing abortion on Northern Ireland.

At a Conservative Party leadership hustings in Belfast, Boris Johnson, who is regarded as the frontrunner to replace Theresa May later this month, stated that the issue of abortion in Northern Ireland “is for the people of Northern Ireland and their politicians.”

“I hope the government of Northern Ireland can be resumed as soon as possible so this issue can be decided in the forum where it properly belongs,” Johnson said.