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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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A second Labour MP has been suspended after allegedly claiming thousands of pounds for a mortgage that had already been paid off. According to the Daily Telegraph, Bury North MP David Chaytor received almost £13,000 for a mortgage on a flat in Westminster which was paid off in 2004. In light of the allegations, it… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Rumours of a summer reshuffle have begun to emerge from Westminster, as the prime minister contemplates bringing forward an autumn renewal project to put the expenses scandal behind him. The most interesting rumour is that Peter Mandelson could be moved from his business brief over to the Foreign Office. The role would… Read more »
