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Humanists UK has received reassurances from the UK Government that it has no plans to reintroduce laws criminalising blasphemy or restrict freedom of expression around religion. This follows on from a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) that urged the Prime Minister to introduce a new blasphemy law in the mould of one suggested by Russia, China, and… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in England and Wales has been increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP has determined that, with effect from 11 January 2025, the PIDR in England and Wales… Read more »
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Less than two days into the Lib Dem leadership, and Nick Clegg has won most media attention for his comments on religion rather than his policy proposals. Asked on BBC Radio Five if he believed in God, Mr Clegg replied “no”, before going on to release a statement stressing his respect for religious beliefs. Mr… Read more »
Nick Clegg promised to spark a new beginning for the Liberal Democrats today and the “beginning of the country’s liberal future”. Accepting the Lib Dem leadership, the 40-year-old MP for Sheffield Hallam said the party would now be driven by ambition and the need for change. In an acceptance speech that stressed his liberal beliefs,… Read more »
