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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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By politics.co.uk staff A coalition between Liberal Democrats and the Labour party could lead to a downgrading of Britain’s credit rating, City analysts have warned. Experts at BNP Paribas have said: “Lab/Lib government is the least liked option by markets and would almost guarantee a downgrade of the UK sovereign [debt].” At the moment Britain… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Labour and the Conservatives both came under pressure over talks with the Liberal Democrats today. The Unite union, Labour’s most important financial backer, wrote to the 100-strong Unite parliamentary group of MPs urging them to back a coalition today. “As you know Labour are now in formal talks with the Liberal Democrats… Read more »
