More than two thirds of MPs back controversial government amendments on embryo research

May 12, 2008

In a poll for the Guardian, MPs voted 63 to 26 in favour of hybrid embryos; 56 to 21 for “saviour” siblings; and 56 to 26 to remove the “need for a father” in IVF treatment.

The poll questioned 53 Labour MPs, 37 Conservatives, 17 Liberal Democrats and two from other political parties. (Daily Mail)