* general election 2010
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 Ian Dunt David Cameron has entered No 10 as prime minister, after a day of negotiations in which the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats agreed to form a coalition government. “Nick Clegg and I are both political leaders who want to put aside party differences and work hard for the common good and the national… Read more »
Read the full transcript of Gordon Brown’s resignation speech in full, on politics.co.uk. “As you know, the general election left no party able to command a majority in the House of Commons. “I said I would do all that I could to ensure a strong, stable and principled government was formed, able to tackle Britain’s… Read more »
