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10 Years On: Humanists UK reflects on Same-Sex Marriage Act coming into force

Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »

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Michael Martin, now a Lord, escapes expenses ordure
Sketch: Ex-Speaker leaves expenses horrors behind

Michael Martin, robed in ermine, giving his supporters a friendly thumbs-up: it’s an image that will stick in the memory for some time. For most MPs, it’s an image that will stick in the throat. By Alex Stevenson The former Speaker of the Commons looked utterly delighted as he assumed his seat in parliament’s upper… Read more »

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Chloe and Jacqui, from one Smith to another
Sketch: The Smiths take their bows

As Chloe entered, Jacqui bowed out. The Smiths summed up their parties’ fortunes after 12 years of Labour government. By Alex Stevenson For once the focus wasn’t on the frontbenches. The Commons, on its first day back after 82 days in the summery wilderness, was enjoying the dulcet tones of David Miliband update the House… Read more »