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  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
June 18, 2026 at 3:40 PM

1 Day Left – 19% still to raise

Dear SPUC supporter, On 11th September 2026 the House of Commons will vote again on the Leadbeater Bill. This vote will take place despite the House of Lords failing to pass the Bill because peers identified many flaws. The suicide lobby is prepared to violate parliamentary convention and o…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
June 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Leadbeater is back – SPUC needs your support today

Dear SPUC supporter, Last week I warned the suicide lobby was planning to bring the Leadbeater Bill back. It has now been announced that Lauren Edwards, Labour MP for Rochester and Strood, will re-introduce the Assisted Suicide Bill as a Private Members’ Bill. The suicide lobby’s contempt f…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
June 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Webinar: we must fight the return of the assisted suicide bill

Dear SPUC supporter, As you may already know, earlier this week, Lauren Edwards MP announced that she would reintroduce the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, first tabled by Kim Leadbeater MP back in 2024. The bill, at the time sponsored by Leadbeater, was subsequently timed out in the la…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
June 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Pro-life political candidate makes the Lib Dems pay up!

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, David Campanale - a former candidate for the Liberal Democrats - made the fateful error (in the eyes of the Party) of being a Christian who actually lives by what they believe. One such firmly held belief that Campanale harbours is the radical belief that chil…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
June 15, 2026 at 9:24 AM

🔴 BREAKING: Assisted suicide bill is back

Dear SPUC supporter, It was announced late last night that Lauren Edwards, the Labour MP for Rochester and Strood, has decided to use her number 2 spot in the private members bill ballot to reintroduce the Leadbeater assisted suicide bill. Instead of bringing forward legislation to help her co…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
June 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Leadbeater MPs will defy constitution to bring dying Bill back

Dear SPUC supporter, The pro-life movement is on red alert tonight. Pro assisted suicide MPs are planning to violate a longstanding constitutional convention and force the Leadbeater Bill through against the opposition of the House of Lords. Please do take a moment to read my urgent campaig…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
June 9, 2026 at 11:54 AM

Is there anything on this list that’s important to you?

Dear SPUC supporter, Six weeks ago the Crime and Policing Bill came into force. For six weeks it has been legal to kill babies up to birth. SPUC is FIGHTING BACK. May I ask you to look over this list of SPUC’s vital campaign actions? These are the actions that will end abortion in Bri…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
June 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM

Rights of children > desires of adults (always!)

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, The rights of children are greater than the desires of adults. This might appear obvious to you and I, but not so to many lawmakers in the West, who seem determined to undermine the rights of children and the traditional family structure at every turn. This we…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
June 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM

They’ve turned mothers into abortionists

Dear SPUC supporter, The love of a mother is proverbial. Literature, poetry and moral philosophy all take it for granted that the love of a mother for her child is one of the most powerful forces on earth. Yet today in Britain it is lawful for babies to be killed right up to the moment of b…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
June 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM

Young people are fighting back – but they need your help

Dear SPUC supporter, Last week, I shared the inspiring statistic that young men aged 16-34 are now the most pro-life demographic in Britain. 36% of this age group believe that all or most abortions should be illegal, and nearly 1-in-10 think all abortions should be outlawed, without any except…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
May 31, 2026 at 7:14 PM

Do welfare and feminism have a lot to answer for?

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, The rise of the welfare state and feminism have both done serious harm to the black American family. This is the claim of this week's Heartbeat guest, Delano Squires, of The Heritage Foundation. Elsewhere in the programme we have a report on the once again ala…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
May 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM

SPUC Day conferences are back!

Dear SPUC supporter, Last September, we had a hugely successful and uplifting SPUC weekend conference, and I was personally pleased to see both known and unknown faces there! I'm delighted to announce that this September we'll be holding two Day Conferences in both London and Glasgow! SPUC Confer…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
May 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Our nation kills babies – will you let that stand?

Dear SPUC supporter, Something has gone badly wrong in modern Britain. Since 1967 we have killed more than 10 million babies by abortion. Each one of these lives was as worthy of protection as any other human life. But they have been cruelly wiped out. The scale of the killing should for…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
May 27, 2026 at 11:16 AM

We defeated assisted suicide - abortion must be next

Dear SPUC supporter, Over the past few weeks, we have been celebrating two extraordinary victories against powerful campaigns that threatened innocent lives. After two years of hard fighting, SPUC triumphed over two major attempts to introduce assisted suicide into Britain. The Leadbeater a…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
May 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM

Abortion is now decriminalised - we must respond

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter On 29th April, the Crime and Policing Bill - containing the clause decriminalising abortion - received Royal Assent and passed into law. The provisions of the decriminalisation clause came into effect immediately. This is a devastating outcome. Unborn babies…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
May 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM

What made him think the pro-life movement was dead?

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, In this week's Heartbeat, Ben sits down with David Bereit for a candid and deeply personal interview about the overturning of Roe v Wade, the future direction of the pro‑life movement, and the moment he almost walked away from the fight for life altogether. Hi…
  Terry Graham at SPUC · [email protected]
May 23, 2026 at 9:01 AM

ICYMI: Have you thought about becoming a Church Rep for SPUC?

Dear SPUC supporter, For those who may have missed my previous email, I'd like to tell you a bit about our Church Representative scheme. At SPUC, we benefit greatly from you, our supporters, implementing the campaigns of the Society at the local level. We simply couldn't do this without you! To t…
  Tom Rogers at SPUC · [email protected]
May 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Calling ALL pro-life creatives: Culture Club Mon 1st June, featuring The Pod Generation

** Culture Club featuring: ------------------------------------------------------------ ** The Pod Generation & 'Make the Summer Count' Workshop ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Monday 1st June - 7.30-9.30pm ---------------------------------------------…
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
May 20, 2026 at 11:17 AM

ICYMI: SPUC is hiring!

Dear SPUC supporter, In case you missed my previous email about various job vacancies at SPUC, please do read on. There are a total of four current vacancies, spanning the three teams of Campaigns, Grassroots and Fundraising. They are as follows: * Scottish Parliamentary Officer * Major Gifts O…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
May 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM

Parliament is back - two critical issues need your voice

Dear SPUC supporter, Last week was a dramatic one in politics. Parliament returned last Wednesday for a new session, but the King’s Speech setting out the programme of Government was overshadowed by moves to oust the Prime Minister. If and when there is a leadership contest, we’ll let you know…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
May 18, 2026 at 7:32 AM

What makes the Maltese such fearless defenders of life?

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, In a continent replete with zealots for abortion and permissive abortion laws to match, pro-life Malta is well and truly a welcome anomaly. In this week's Heartbeat, William speaks to Dr Miriam Sciberras, of Life Network Malta, about how the pro-life movement …
  Terry Graham at SPUC · [email protected]
May 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Have you thought about becoming a Church Rep for SPUC?

Dear SPUC supporter, At SPUC, we benefit greatly from you, our supporters, implementing the campaigns of the Society at the local level. We simply couldn't do this without you! To this end, we are looking for more of you to come forward as SPUC Church Representatives. Being a Church Rep places mi…
  Education Team at SPUC · [email protected]
May 11, 2026 at 11:16 AM

ICYMI: Join us for an unforgettable night in London

Dear SPUC supporter, In case you missed our initial email about this, we warmly invite you to a pro-life partnership fundraising event hosted by SPUC and Catholic Mothers. Next Monday 18th May, Katie Stapleton heads to London to premiere her new film, The Inner Sea. The film takes a unique look…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
May 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM

A prenatal diagnosis of Down's syndrome is nothing to fear

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, A prenatal diagnosis of Down's syndrome is often delivered to expectant parents as if it were a bombshell. But ask most parents with a child with Down's syndrome, and they'll tell you that the reality, whilst not without its challenges, is rather more hopeful …
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
May 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM

SPUC is hiring!

Dear SPUC supporter, I am delighted to say that SPUC is hiring again, with a total of four current vacancies. The vacancies span the three teams of Campaigns, Grassroots and Fundraising, and are listed below: * Scottish Parliamentary Officer * Major Gifts Officer * Development Officer (for Sou…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
May 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM

Voters around the UK go to the polls tomorrow

Dear SPUC supporter, As you'll know, voters around the UK will be going to the polls tomorrow, with the Scottish parliamentary elections, the Welsh Senedd elections and some English local elections being held. We've sought to equip you with the resources you need to make an informed, pro-life-fir…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
May 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Abortion: kills one, wounds (at least) another

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, The Abortion Recovery Care & Helpline (ARCH) is one of SPUC's proudest initiatives. It exists to serve men and women, who have had (or been involved in) abortions, in their quest to find help and healing. I had the privilege of speaking to behavioural therapis…
  Michael Robinson at SPUC · [email protected]
April 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM

1 week left to contact your MSP candidates!

Primarily for the attention of supporters in Scotland (However, if you are based elsewhere in the UK, and have friends or family in Scotland for whom this might be of interest, please do forward this email on) Dear SPUC supporter, With just one week to go before the Scottish Parliamentary elect…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
April 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM

Abortion up to birth now law of the land

Dear SPUC supporter, Earlier this afternoon, the Crime and Policing Bill (containing the extreme abortion up to birth amendment) received Royal Assent and is now the law of the land. It was given today during the traditional Prorogation ceremony whereby any outstanding Bills passed by both Hou…
  Michael Robinson at SPUC · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM

ICYMI: Legacy of Life Fellowship webinar this Thursday

Dear SPUC supporter, Back in August of last year, we had the pleasure of hosting our first ever webinar all about how to leave a gift to SPUC in your Will. We're delighted to announce that we're back with another Legacies webinar this Thursday 30th April 2026 at 7pm. As you might recall, SPUC …
  Michael Robinson at SPUC · [email protected]
April 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Contact your MSP candidates now!

Primarily for the attention of supporters in Scotland (However, if you are based elsewhere in the UK, and have friends or family in Scotland for whom this might be of interest, please do forward this email on) Dear SPUC supporter, Our new election tool - for the upcoming Holyrood election on 7t…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
April 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Abortion survivors NEED to be heard

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, Josiah Presley survived an attempt on his life whilst he was still in the womb. As an abortion survivor, his existence alone dispels the myth that what resides in the womb is simply a "clump of cells". Josiah speaks to SPUC TV in this week's Heartbeat. You …
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
April 24, 2026 at 2:21 PM

BREAKING: LEADBEATER BILL FALLS

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, The last day of Committee Stage in the Lords of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has just concluded in the Commons. With the Parliamentary session ending next week, the Bill will make no further progress, and will fall. This is brilliant news. Y…
  Michael Robinson at SPUC · [email protected]
April 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM

SCOTTISH ELECTION TOOL LAUNCHED

For the attention of supporters in Scotland Dear SPUC supporter, I am very excited to share with you our new election tool for the upcoming Holyrood election on 7th May. This state-of-the-art resource allows you to: * Search your postcode to find all the candidates standing in your area * Cont…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
April 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM

💓 97% of biologists affirm that life begins at conception...

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, In this week's Heartbeat, Anna Lulis - a pro-life influencer - speaks to Catherine about the indisputability of pro-life claims and how she's using the digital space to convince people of them! We also have a report from SPUC's incredibly well-attended rece…
  Tom Rogers at SPUC · [email protected]
April 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Calling ALL pro-life creatives: upcoming Culture Club featuring Unplanned

** Culture Club featuring: ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Unplanned & 'Stories from the Pavement' Workshop ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Monday 27th April - 7.30-9.30pm ------------------------------------------------…
  Michael Robinson at SPUC · [email protected]
April 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM

What is SPUC's Legacy of Life Fellowship?

Dear SPUC supporter, Back in August of last year, we had the pleasure of hosting our first ever webinar all about how to leave a gift to SPUC in your Will. We're delighted to announce that we're back with another Legacies webinar on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 7pm. As you might recall, SPUC re…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
April 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM

💓 This vicar isn't afraid to speak out!

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, In this week's Heartbeat, Rev Dan - a prominent Church of England vicar and online personality - speaks to William about his unfaltering defence of the unborn child, despite operating in a church that doesn't necessarily always follow suit. You can listen t…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
April 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM

Make sure you are registered to vote!

Dear SPUC supporter, Happy Easter! I hope you had a good break. Here at SPUC, we are busy preparing new campaign materials for you. The devastating decision by Parliament to legalise self-induced abortion up to birth will require a massive response from the pro-life movement. It is also an opp…
  Education Team at SPUC · [email protected]
April 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Join us for an unforgettable night in London

Dear SPUC supporter, An exciting opportunity is approaching! We warmly invite you to a pro-life partnership fundraising event hosted by SPUC and Catholic Mothers. On Monday 18th May, Katie Stapleton heads to London to premiere her new film, The Inner Sea. The film takes a unique look at perh…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
April 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM

💓 NYT bestselling author joins us on Heartbeat!

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, In this week's Heartbeat, New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Bevere, speaks to Catherine about the reality of abortion as a complete inversion of sacrifice. Elsewhere, in this week's News, we have an update from SPUC's Parliamentary team on the progres…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
March 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM

💓 What does Darwin have to do with abortion?

[link removed]- Dear SPUC supporter, In this week's Heartbeat, in his interview with creationist scientist Dr Jonathan Sarfati, Ben touches on a largely overlooked theme: the (potential) role that Darwin's theory of evolution has played on ever-increasing abortion numbers in the West. Elsewhe…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
March 18, 2026 at 11:44 PM

BREAKING: Peers approve abortion up to birth

Dear SPUC supporter, An even later night update than yesterday, but unfortunately with less good news. Peers have not taken the opportunity to remove the awful decriminalisation amendment from the Crime and Policing Bill, voting against Baroness Monckton’s amendment by 185 to 148. This was …
  John Deighan at SPUC · [email protected]
March 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM

Thank you – we raised 97.5% of our goal!

Dear SPUC supporter, Thank you! SPUC’s Spring Campaign has proven once again that our extraordinary supporters will rally to the cause whenever innocent human lives are at risk. We raised 97.5% of the goal we set out to achieve. These funds are urgently needed as we fight to keep assiste…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
March 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM

BREAKING: MSPs reject Scottish assisted suicide bill

Dear SPUC supporter, A late night email with some fantastic news. MSPs have just voted by 69 votes to 57 to reject the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. The Bill was defeated following a final three-hour debate in Holyrood this evening, with three MSPs publicly chang…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
March 17, 2026 at 11:39 AM

🚨 Crucial votes today and tomorrow

Dear SPUC supporter, It all comes down to these two days. MSPs in Scotland will vote TODAY to approve or reject Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide bill. Tomorrow, the House of Lords will vote on abortion amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, including whether to remove the clause legalising se…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
March 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM

🚨 MAJOR VOTES ON ABORTION AND ASSISTED SUICIDE THIS WEEK

Dear SPUC supporter, This week is going to be a huge one in the fight to protect life from conception until natural death. Tomorrow, MSPs in Scotland will vote for the final time to approve or reject Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide bill. On Wednesday, the House of Lords will vote on abortion ame…
  Peter Kearney at SPUC · [email protected]
March 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM

💓 Protecting the weakest is what the Catholic Church has always done

[link removed] Dear SPUC supporter, In this week's Heartbeat, Archbishop Leo Cushley has a lot to say about the Catholic Church's longstanding commitment to protecting all human life from conception to natural death. Liam McArthur's latest attack on the sanctity of life, therefore, is just one i…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
March 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM

🚨 MAJOR VOTES ON ABORTION AND ASSISTED SUICIDE NEXT WEEK

Dear SPUC supporter, Next week is going to be a huge one in the fight to protect life from conception until natural death. On Tuesday, MSPs in Scotland will vote for the final time to approve or reject Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide bill. On Wednesday, the House of Lords will vote on abortion a…
  Alithea Williams at SPUC · [email protected]
March 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Act NOW to stop abortion up to birth

Dear SPUC supporter, As you know, we are expecting Lords to debate the abortion amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill at Report Stage on 18th March. This is the last chance for the Lords to amend the Bill before it is sent back to the Commons – and the last chance for us to lobby them. …