Politicians have a responsibility to support laws which uphold the dignity of every human person.

That’s according to the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, and his auxiliary, Bishop Michael Router.

In a pre-election message titled, ‘Put People First’ they say that “laws and policies that fundamentally contradict the moral law, such as those that would violate the life and integrity of any person at any stage, from conception to death, are fundamentally unjust and must be opposed, not only on the grounds of faith, but also by virtue of right reason.”

They add: “We must make it clear to all those seeking our vote that we expect them to support the sacredness of all human life, the dignity of the person, and the centrality of the family.”