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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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Truss as Britain’s PM puts UK’s net-zero ambitions at risk

The UK’s ambition to become net-zero by 2050 is looking shaky, as the energy crisis pushes prime ministerial hopeful Liz Truss towards policies that will end with Britain relying on fossil-fuels for years to come. The ongoing leadership contest, which will most likely end next week withTruss being Britain’s prime minister, has seen alarming policies… Read more »

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Government defends net zero strategy despite court ruling it ‘unlawful’

In response to an urgent question BEIS minister Greg Hands defended the government’s net zero strategy which had been ruled “unlawful” by the High Court. Hands told the House of Commons that for a 28 year plan there will “inevitably be some evolution”. However, opposition MPs remain skeptical, with shadow minister Kerry McCarthy pointing to… Read more »