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The Government has today brought forward a Bill to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords. Humanists UK has welcomed this move as long overdue reform. But it has also said that the next step should be to remove the 26 Church of England bishops, known as the Lords Spiritual, who also have an automatic right… Read more »
Alistair Carmichael MP spoke of the need for building consensus with rural communities at BASC’s rural reception at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton this week. Mr Carmichael, the newly appointed chair of the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee, told guests at the packed event that his party would be a significant… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Two weeks after becoming prime minister, David Cameron is moving into No 10 Downing Street. He revealed that the move was finally taking place while on the Today programme this morning. “We are moving in today. So we had the last breakfast at home this morning but I have got quite a… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff John McDonnell has secured his first backers in his bid to become Labour leader. Candidates need to get the backing of 33 MPs before June 9th to enter the race. Mr McDonnell, a habitual rebel on the left of the party, is being backed by Frank Field, Kate Hoey and Dai Havard…. Read more »
