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The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will hold two oral evidence sessions this week. It has been reported that the committee is weighted against assisted dying, with more opponents of legislation change than supporters. Humanists UK analysis suggests that, apart from the Bill Sponsors, the experts… Read more »
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »
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Where freedoms so fundamental as belief are under attack, we often find other basic human rights compromised. Across the world, many people are suffering obscene and difficult things simply because of their religion or faith. Freedom of belief is an issue that is close to my heart. In Parliament, I have the privilege of being… Read more »
Five years ago, in my final speech in the European parliament as leader of the Liberal Democrat group of MEPs, I described Brexit as a “backward step” and a “vanity project that has no basis in reality”. That’s a view that’s become more common in recent years. In fact, last month, my fellow MPs and… Read more »
