New YouGov polls show that both the public and MPs are overwhelmingly in favour of legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales. The data has been released on the eve of a House of Commons debate. It shows that support is consistent across all parties and all religious groups, and underlines Humanists UK’s… Read more »
BASC is urging certificate holders to remain vigilant following reports from West Mercia Police of attempted online fraud involving firearms. Two certificate holders were recently approached online by an individual attempting to unlawfully acquire firearms. The suspect used a photograph of a genuine firearms certificate issued by Hampshire Constabulary. The certificate is not believed to… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Shadow foreign secretary William Hague is the de-facto deputy leader of the Conservative party, David Cameron has confirmed. The Tory leader said Mr Hague was “my deputy in all but name”. Mr Hague has become an exceptionally popular figure in the party, despite an unimpressive stint as leader when Tony Blair took… Read more »
