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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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Squabbling over the upcoming bill introducing an EU referendum lock could reveal the extent of distrust between David Cameron and his party. By Ian Dunt Europe and the Conservatives. Even when the issue appears to go away, it remains merely out of sight, ready to make things more complicated. Despite all the colour and emotions… Read more »
The Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election is the first big electoral test for the coalition government. Labour is expecting to capitalise on anti-cuts sentiment, despite only narrowly holding onto the seat at the general election and losing its MP for knowingly making false statements during the campaign. The Lib Dems, who came close to wining… Read more »
