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The UK has elected the most openly non-religious House of Commons in history, with roughly 40% of MPs during their swearing-in ceremony choosing to take the secular affirmation instead of a religious oath to God, up from 24% after the 2019 election. These include the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and 50% of the Cabinet…. Read more »
Responding to today’s general election result, Dr Michael Devlin, Medical Defence Union (MDU) head of professional standards said: “A new government always finds plenty of problems waiting for them on the desk. Sadly, it has become too familiar for us to see a healthcare workforce that is over stretched and under supported. This was reflected… Read more »
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The prime minister has reportedly written of Ken Livingstone’s chances of winning a third term as London mayor. Allies of Gordon Brown told the Times the best-case scenario for Mr Livingstone in May’s mayoral election is a win by the narrowest of margins. The lack of faith comes as David Cameron increasingly throws himself behind… Read more »
Gordon Brown today stepped up his public backing for Ken Livingstone, describing him as the “only choice for London”. The prime minister also appeared to take a swipe at Boris Johnson, saying the capital needed a mayor who was “serious about running London”. Writing in the Evening Standard, Mr Brown urged Londoners to vote for… Read more »
