Party Politics
A Bill that will make religious education in Wales fully inclusive of humanism has passed the first stage before becoming law. Wales Humanists – which has long campaigned for this change – has strongly welcomed the news, saying the Bill will make Wales ‘a world-leader in inclusive education’. Following a debate, Senedd members today voted… Read more »
Helping ‘seriously ill’ people to end their lives will no longer be a criminal offence in Austria, following a judgment from the country’s top court. Humanists UK, which campaigns for legal assisted dying across the UK, has welcomed the move as a victory for reason, compassion, and empathy. News of the decision comes just weeks after… Read more »
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The sacked Conservative shadow minister Patrick Mercer could return to the frontbenches if the Tories win the next election, David Cameron said today. Mr Mercer is a “very talented MP” and could return as a minister in a Conservative government, Mr Cameron said. The MP for Newark was sacked as shadow homeland security minister last… Read more »
Despite a consistent poll lead for the SNP, the Labour leader Jack McConnell has insisted there is still “all to play for” ahead of next week’s Scottish election. Mr McConnell predicted Labour would regain its edge over the SNP as the campaign enters its final weekend. Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, he said many voters… Read more »
