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A Bill that proposes to legalise assisted dying for adults of sound mind who have six or fewer months left to live has secured second place in the House of Lords private member’s bill ballot. The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill is being put forward by Lord Falconer, and unlike previous bills, has… Read more »
The UK has elected the most openly non-religious House of Commons in history, with roughly 40% of MPs during their swearing-in ceremony choosing to take the secular affirmation instead of a religious oath to God, up from 24% after the 2019 election. These include the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and 50% of the Cabinet…. Read more »
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By Liz Stephens The government has withdrawn its decision to deport Mohammed Asha, the doctor cleared of involvement in the London and Glasgow bomb plots. The Home Office had maintained that despite the fact that Dr Asha was cleared of conspiracy to murder or cause explosions he still presented a threat to national security and… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Bailiffs have finally entered the Vestas factory, in what appears to be the final chapter in a long and arduous occupation. Bailiff notices were served yesterday after Vestas won an injunction last week to retake possession of their buildings. Meanwhile, it has emerged that the wind turbine manufacturer turned down government offers… Read more »
