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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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By Sasjkia Otto Voters are buying election manifestos in record numbers. And there has been a huge surge in people buying the Liberal Democrat’s programme. Waterstone’s say sales of the Lib Dem’s manifesto are up 250% from 2005. Manifesto sales for the three major parties have already outstripped total sales in 2005 by 160% –… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Senior Labour figures condemned the Conservatives today for opposing crime tackling measures on civil liberties grounds. Home secretary Alan Johnson was particularly scathing about Tory and Lib Dem objections to DNA retention and CCTV. Labour recruited Katie Piper, the model who was attacked with acid in Golders Green, London. “I believe CCTV… Read more »
