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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 »
It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
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David Cameron has said local residents should be able to reject large council tax rises. As part of a bid to “democratise” local government funding, the Conservative leader said residents should be able to overrule “excessive” rises through a referendum. Under the Conservative proposals, Westminster would set a maximum annual percentage rise for councils in… Read more »
The Liberal Democrats have named Brian Paddick as their candidate for the London mayoral election. The former deputy assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan police will fight against Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson in the race to become mayor of London in May. Mr Paddick said he was “enormously proud” to be announced as the Liberal… Read more »