Two actresses from the Channel 4 comedy joined a London protest calling for abortion rights to be extended in Northern Ireland.
Abortion is still only legal in Northern Ireland if a woman's life is at risk or if serious damage to their mental or physical health can be proved.
McSweeney told Sky News:"It's not a moral issue, it's a human rights issue - we are looking for choice.Image:"It's archaic - people's stories are horrific, what they have endured under this law. I would ask [Northern Ireland Secretary] Karen Bradley and [Prime Minister] Theresa May to listen to those people they represent."
Bernadette Smyth of Precious Life, said:"It's truly disgusting that these actresses are abusing their very public profile and platform to promote the killing of defenceless unborn babies."Northern Ireland's pro-life laws protect women and babies from the tragedy, pain and violence of abortion. It's clear from our activism that there is very little on the ground demand for abortion.
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