'Deeply troubling': Holyrood health convener criticised over ‘feral cat’ comments (opens original article in a new tab)

Helen McDade, newly appointed convener of the Scottish Parliament's Health, Care and Sport Committee, faced backlash for controversial remarks comparing abortion to euthanizing feral cats and criticizing abortion law reforms, prompting concerns from reproductive rights organizations.

• Holyrood's new health committee convener, Helen McDade, faced criticism for comparing pregnant women seeking abortions to 'feral cats' in a past video.
• Organizations supporting abortion law reform in Scotland called her remarks 'deeply concerning' given her new role in scrutinizing health legislation.
• McDade also expressed concerns about decriminalizing abortion in England and Wales, calling it 'appalling,' and raised issues about sex-selective abortions.