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The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson and Ian Dunt Gordon Brown has addressed the European parliament, telling his audience he is “proud to be British, proud to be European”. In a speech remarkable for its unashamedly pro-European rhetoric, Mr Brown boasted that the Commons has ratified the Lisbon treaty by a large majority, earning loud cheers in the… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The Commons debates the coroners and justice bill, focusing on day one on proposals to establish secret inquests. 17:56 – It took until this time for debate to finally get underway. MPs were meant to begin scrutinising the legislation at 15:30 GMT, but two statements – one from the prime minister and… Read more »