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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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Police are set to investigate comments by Iris Robertson, a Northern Irish DUP MP, after she called homosexuality an “abomination”. John O’Doherty of the South Belfast district policing partnership says he has complained to the police over the comments. “People like Mrs Robinson need to learn that their comments have consequences,” he said. Mrs Robinson… Read more »
The government is being taken to court over its refusal to conduct a referendum on the new EU treaty. Spread betting millionaire Stuart Wheeler will be in the high court later challenging the government’s position. He says the public had a “legitimate expectation” of a referendum after Tony Blair promised one on the now defunct… Read more »
