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Wales Humanists launches report on 100 years of disestablishment
Humanists UK backs first reading of disestablishment Bill

The Disestablishment of the Church of England Bill had its first reading in the UK Parliament today. The Bill would disestablish the Church of England and remove the automatic right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords. Humanists UK, which campaigns for a secular state, welcomed the introduction of the Bill. The Bill,… Read more »

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Police are considering re-interviewing key Downing St officials
Police to question Downing St officials

Police are considering re-interviewing several key Downing Street members of staff over the cash for honours scandal, it has emerged. Letters have been written to some of Tony Blair’s top aides requesting further information. The meetings are set to take place after Christmas, and those being questioned are being interviewed as witnesses and not suspects…. Read more »

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Tony Blair says he was not surprised to be interviewed by police
Blair: Police interview not surprising

Tony Blair has insisted it was “perfectly natural” and “not the slightest bit surprising” that he should be questioned by police over the cash for honours affair. Yesterday, he met with Scotland Yard officials for two hours at Downing Street, in what is thought to be the first such questioning of a sitting prime minister… Read more »