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Wales Humanists launches report on 100 years of disestablishment
Humanists UK backs bill for Church of England disestablishment

Humanists UK has welcomed the announcement of a Private Members’ Bill which would disestablish the Church of England and separate church and state. Currently the Church of England is the official state religion of England, and the monarch is both the head of state and the head of the Church of England. The practice of… Read more »

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BASC addresses members’ concerns with North Wales PCC

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has met key members of North Wales Police Crime Commission and the firearms licensing department to address concerns following a recent meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel. During the meeting, in September, it was suggested that people should have a firearms licence for each gun they… Read more »

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Shaun Bailey, one of a new breed of Tory candidate, who didn't win in Hammersmith
Tory attempts to diversify only partially successful

By politics.co.uk staff David Camerons’ attempt to diversify the Conservative party met with mixed results on Thursday, according to new research. Although the Tories now have their first two Muslim MPS, and have increased their representation of ethnic minorities by nine MPs, up from two, it still appears that the party is taking its members… Read more »

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Senior Conservatives turn on leader following election failure
Tory anger turns on Cameron

By politics.co.uk staff There are growing signs of rebellion against David Cameron’s rule within the Conservative party after he failed to secure a majority at the general election. The Observer reports that Lord Ashcroft, the party’s deputy chairman and a major donor, is ‘furious’ with his leader. The paper says he is angry that Mr… Read more »