Party Politics
The Northern Ireland Department of Health has proposed introducing an opt-out system for organ donation, where a person is presumed to have consented to donate their organs after death unless they have specifically opted out. Northern Ireland Humanists has welcomed the move, and has called on the public to support the plans. Moving to an… Read more »
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many countries cracking down on humanists’ freedom of thought and expression, with some countries blaming the non-religious for the pandemic, while the restrictions imposed by many others have left closeted humanists trapped with their hostile families. Those are the findings of this year’s Freedom of Thought Report, published today… Read more »
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David Miliband has declared his intention to vote for Gordon Brown to succeed Tony Blair as the next Labour leader. The environment secretary’s announcement finally puts an end to speculation that the perceived Blairite might launch a challenge against the chancellor for the top job when the prime minister resigns. Mr Miliband had told the… Read more »
Chancellor Gordon Brown began his campaign for leadership unofficially yesterday by releasing figures showing mass support for his bid from MPs, the Guardian reports. According to the release, conducted by the canvassing team of Mr Brown, 217 MPs have pledged their support to his campaign while only 35 in the Commons will refuse to vote… Read more »
