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Curriculum Bill passes stage one in Senedd

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 »

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Austria’s top court decriminalises assisted dying

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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Cameron heads to Rwanda amid criticism at home

David Cameron arrives in Rwanda today to stress his party’s commitment to international development. But he faces increasing criticism back in Britain over claims he has abandoned the Tories’ traditional policy commitments. As many as six MPs have written to Sir Michael Spicer, chairman of the 1922 committee which represents backbenchers, calling for Mr Cameron’s… Read more »

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Tories rubbish ‘no confidence vote’ claim

The Conservative party has poured water on reports that its leader David Cameron could face a vote from rebel MPs demanding his resignation. A spokesman said an article in the Sunday Telegraph claiming at least two MPs had lodged formal requests for a vote of not confidence had “no substance”. The report in the newspaper… Read more »