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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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Government chief whip Geoff Hoon has expressed his frustration that details of a recent Cabinet meeting were leaked. His comments followed media reports quoting unnamed sources expressing frustration with prime minister Gordon Brown during a Cabinet meeting. He allegedly concentrated too heavily on the Conservatives when his own party are in dire trouble in the… Read more »
Gordon Brown says he takes “the rough with the smooth” in a defiant message to those calling for a leadership election. His comments, to be broadcast this evening in an interview with Sky News, come on the eve of a Labour party conference where his leadership is expected to be questioned by many. The prime… Read more »
