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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 politics.co.uk staff Tom Elliott has appealed for unity within the Ulster Unionist party (UUP) after a sometimes acrimonious leadership election came to an end with his overwhelming victory. The Orangeman beat Assembly member Basil McCrea in voting in Belfast and was confirmed as the UUP’s successor to Sir Reg Empey. It follows a disappointing… Read more »
By Ian Dunt The Labour leadership contest has entered into a period of calm, with the ballots closed and the result not set to be announced until Saturday. With no-one able to predict the election result, the Westminster rumour mill is dominated by discussion of shadow Cabinet appointments. Many sources expected Ed Miliband to make… Read more »
