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New YouGov polls show that both the public and MPs are overwhelmingly in favour of legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales. The data has been released on the eve of a House of Commons debate. It shows that support is consistent across all parties and all religious groups, and underlines Humanists UK’s… Read more »
BASC is urging certificate holders to remain vigilant following reports from West Mercia Police of attempted online fraud involving firearms. Two certificate holders were recently approached online by an individual attempting to unlawfully acquire firearms. The suspect used a photograph of a genuine firearms certificate issued by Hampshire Constabulary. The certificate is not believed to… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Britain’s former defence secretary has admitted to the emotional affect of British losses during the Iraq war. Des Browne, defence secretary from 2006 to 2008, said he found it “difficult to come to terms” with the casualty rates. He told the Iraq inquiry five British soldiers died in the country within the… Read more »
Brown’s appearance at the Iraq inquiry sees him finally break his silence on the subject. But can it damage him? By Ian Dunt Irony courses through drama, and political drama is no different. The most brutal irony of Gordon Brown’s now-confirmed attendance at the Iraq inquiry before the general election is that, after staying silent… Read more »
