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More than half of Americans now pro-life

A poll has found that more than half of Americans now call themselves pro-life rather than pro-choice on abortion.

Gallup said that 51 per cent of Americans now describe themselves as pro-life, the first time a majority gave that answer in the 15 years that the pollsters have asked the question.

The findings, obtained in an annual survey on values and beliefs, marked a significant shift from a year ago, when, 50 per cent said they were pro-choice and 44 per cent were pro-life.

In the new poll, 42 per cent said they were pro-choice.
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)