Emmerdale viewers have voiced their support for Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) as she weighs up her decision to terminate her baby after learning it will have Down's Syndrome.
The storyline has received a huge backlash from viewers even before it aired, with many accusing the soap writers of being offensive to people with Down's Syndrome.
But after Thursday's episode where Laurel and Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) considered the commitment they would need to give as well as their age, many fans pointed out they had a right to choose.
Laurel, who is 46, spoke to friend Rhona about the situation, as Rhona has a child with Down's Syndrome. But when Laurel revealed she was thinking about ending her pregnancy, the conversation became very awkward
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