Carla Lockhart: I feel called to talk about abortion and to evangelise
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DUP MP Carla Lockhart feels passionately that she has been elected to Westminster to talk about the issue of abortion. But she also thinks the Church needs to step up its practical help and love towards women who feel they cannot raise a child. The MP for Upper Bann talks about her upbringing in Northern Ireland and host Tim Farron answers a question from a listener on his view of Israel and how that impacts his politics. Want your questions answered next week? Email farron@premier.org.uk or add 07711 701133 to your phone and WhatsApp us a voice note.
Released on 5 Oct 2021
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