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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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Ray Lewis, the former deputy mayor for young people, has been dropped from an evidence session of the home affairs committee following allegations about his past. London mayor Boris Johnson will now attend the session, where he is due to be grilled by MPs on policing and crime in the capital, with his deputy mayor… Read more »
The London Assembly has voted unanimously to investigate Boris Johnson’s record of appointments to City Hall since he became mayor. The inquiry comes after two resignations of senior advisors in a fortnight. Deputy mayor for youth and opportunity Ray Lewis resigned last week amid allegations of a financial nature, while Mr Johnson admitted he had… Read more »
