Policymakers abroad: on Abortion

Vladimir Putin: In the modern world the decision is up to the woman herself

Vladimir Putin: Dissuade women from abortion due to population decline

Vladimir Putin: Convince women not to have abortions, and help raise child

In his state-of-the-nation address in January 2020, Putin described Russia's declining population as one of the country's biggest problems. "Exiting this demographic trap is our historical duty," he said. "The preservation and growth of our nation is the highest national priority."

One year later, he backed plans to proactively discourage Russian women from terminating pregnancies. "Simply convincing a woman not to have an abortion is obviously important, but what's more important is creating conditions to help the woman and her family in raising the child, placing the child on its feet, and giving the child the possibility to receive a decent education," he said.

Liz Truss: Maintain abortion access across the United Kingdom

DATE & PLATFORM: August 17, leadership hustings in Belfast

SHE SAID WHAT? We are a United Kingdom and we need all of our laws to apply right across the United Kingdom.

Rishi Sunak: Abstained or voted against all English abortion legislation