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On Wednesday, a man is to stand trial after burning a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London reportedly in protest of the President of Turkey. Humanists UK has warned that if the prosecution is successful, and if the case is reported, it will effectively re-establish the crime of blasphemy in England and Wales, 17… Read more »
Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Oona King is expected to line herself up as Labour’s challenger against Boris Johnson in the upcoming London Mayoral election. The former Bethnal Green and Bow MP would have to challenge Ken Livingstone for the role. The winner will be decided at the party conference in the autumn, at the same time… Read more »
By Aled Thomas Boris Johnson has appointed a cost-cutting consultant to the Greater London Authority at £127,000 a year. The London mayor has given the job of advisor on budgets and performance to Nicholas Griffin, a former partner at Deloitte. He will be charged with finding opportunities to cut costs across the Greater London Authority… Read more »
