Claim: The morning after pill is an abortifacient, so induces an abortion.
Fact-check: Jacob Rees-Mogg wrong to suggest morning after pill is 'abortifacient' - Full Fact
Verdict: the morning after pill doesn't induce an abortion, but rather prevents ovulation so no egg is fertilised, preventing pregnancy, in the manner of contraception.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2022-02-07T00:00:00