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On Wednesday, a man is to stand trial after burning a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London reportedly in protest of the President of Turkey. Humanists UK has warned that if the prosecution is successful, and if the case is reported, it will effectively re-establish the crime of blasphemy in England and Wales, 17… Read more »
Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »
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The education secretary has said “most” Conservative MPs will support the government’s amendment. MPs will today vote on whether to launch an investigation into allegations the prime minister misled the House of Commons over “Partygate”. Nadhim Zahawi told Sky News that the Opposition’s plan to launch a Parliamentary probe into claims as “shenanigans”. Today’s government… Read more »
Keir Starmer attacked Boris Johnson for “not taking responsibility” over Partygate, in a feisty first Prime Minister’s Questions following Easter recess. Labour’s leader took the Johnson to task for being given a fixed penalty notice by the Metropolitan Police last week, criticising the PM’s apology and claiming the prime minister “ never takes responsibility for… Read more »
