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Manchester University Students' Union at centre of row over 'abhorrent' pro-choice society

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A row has broken out at Manchester University's Students' Union over the establishment of a Pro-Life Society. Students have blasted the club as 'abhorrent' and 'concerning,' saying the Students' Union 'should be a place that supports all students' rights and wellbeing,' accusing them of 'endorsing societies that aim to abolish these rights'.

They have also levelled criticisms at the committee of the organisation which appears to be made up entirely of men. But the Students Union has responded saying it can’t block a society from forming because of their beliefs if they are lawful. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...

just click here to give it a go On the Students' Union's website, the society says it aims to 'create a Pro-Life culture on campus and support the dignity of every human life from conception'.

A petition to dissolve the society has reached over 8,000 signatures, with signatories calling the organisation 'outrageous' and 'harmful'.

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