Reform accused of ‘becoming refuge for anti-abortion politicians’ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAthena StavrouSunday 28 September 2025 15:30 BSTRelated: Nigel Farage brands Britain's abortion laws 'ludicrous'Campaigners warn Reform UK is becoming a "political refuge for anti-abortion politicians", raising fears of a US-style politicisation of the issue in Britain.Pro-choice activists, including Abortion Rights, highlight several political figures with anti-abortion views who have defected to Nigel Farage's party.Notable defectors such as Danny Kruger, Maria Caulfield, and Nadine Dorries have previously advocated for greater restrictions on abortion access.Nigel Farage has also sparked criticism for suggesting parliament should debate stricter abortion limits, calling the current 24-week limit "ludicrous".Despite Reform UK stating it has no official stance on abortion, experts suggest the party is capitalising on the issue.In fullReform ‘proudly embracing’ anti-abortion politics as experts warn issue faces US-style politicisation in UKThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in