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Friday, 16 June 2023

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NHS set to end ‘routine prescribing’ of puberty blockers for under-18s

NHS England has announced its intention not to ‘routinely commission’ puberty blocking drugs for gender-confused children and young people.

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MPs contend for reality of biological sex
 
 

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The Carla Foster case is being weaponised to push for abortion on demand

  
 

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Activists ‘weaponise tragic event’ to push for abortion on demand

Abortion activists are pushing to remove legal protections for the unborn, after a mother was jailed for taking DIY abortion pills when she had been pregnant for around 33 weeks.

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GB News presenter: ‘My unborn son was undeniably a living being’
 
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NI quango scorns idea sexual abstinence good for kids

A Northern Ireland quango has criticised schools for advocating ‘no sex before marriage’ as a positive lifestyle choice.
 
 
Joan Smith

Humanist UK patron quits, accusing group of ‘spouting trans ideology’

A prominent feminist and successful author has resigned as a patron of Humanist UK over its ‘pro-trans posturing’.

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Parkrun blasted for allowing men to ‘smash women’s records to smithereens’
 
 
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LGBTQ+ history prof attacks Govt for defending free speech

Oxford University’s newly appointed professor in ‘LGBT history’ has attacked the Government for better protecting free speech at universities.

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World-renowned arts Uni goes woke on gender

Scottish council hosts drag queen event for babies and toddlers

Hospital slammed for wasting funds on pro-LGBT ‘vanity project’
 
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Woman declared dead bangs on coffin during funeral

A woman certified dead by a doctor in Ecuador has terrified mourners by hitting the coffin as they gathered to pay their respects.
 
Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes: ‘Fear mustn’t push people of faith out of politics’

Christian MSP Kate Forbes has warned against a culture of fear pushing those with religious beliefs out of politics.
 
 

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Irish Govt claims ‘broad support’ for hate speech Bill despite huge public opposition

Oireachtas members fear for vulnerable under assisted suicide law

Church banned from providing free meals under US poverty scheme

Nevada Governor vetoes assisted suicide Bill

US court: ‘California cannot force medics to participate in assisted suicides’
 
 

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