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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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By politics.co.uk staff The Labour and Liberal Democrat parties today launched their respective green manifestos. They will vie to convince the public that each party is best placed to produce a low-carbon economy. The Liberal Democrats said they will deliver big cuts in emissions from transport, heating, agriculture and industry. Labour said the it will create… Read more »
The parties’ red lines when it comes to coalition negotiations are becoming increasingly clear – and they could change Britain forever. By Ian Dunt British politics is now akin to playing battleships. Each development prompts a fresh set of assumptions and calculations. Each has to be interpreted despite a total lack of knowledge of the… Read more »
