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The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
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The problem is that central political power is top heavy and needs to become more diffuse and there are ways that citizens can be more engaged so that political influence is spread more fairly.
Until yesterday, only ministers were able to correct the official record of what was said in parliament. Beneath this apparent technicality is a simple story: our system was fundamentally broken, making accountability next to impossible. This meant that correcting mistakes wasn’t always a priority for our elected representatives. It also meant that MPs who wanted… Read more »