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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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Tory leadership hopeful David Davis was given a further boost today when he received the backing of another senior Conservative MP. Conservative deputy party chairman Andrew Mackay described the shadow home secretary as the “ideal candidate” to become the next prime minister. Mr Mackay said he was particularly impressed by his long-time friend’s response to… Read more »
The body responsible for maintaining standards in public life has itself been discredited and should be scrapped, the Liberal Democrats said today. Local government spokeswoman Sarah Teather accepted that there must be high standards among councillors but the current system is untenable. The Standards Board for England was set up in March 2001 with the… Read more »