MPs rejected a cut in the time limit for abortions last night despite graphic testimony about the horror of late terminations.
They defied calls from doctors, church leaders and public opinion and kept the existing 24-week limit.
The most momentous Commons battle over abortion laws for almost 20 years ended with a call for a cut to 22 weeks being defeated by 304 votes to 233.
Cuts to 20, 16, and 12 weeks were also defeated, by wider margins.
