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Friday, 17 January 2025

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MPs question ‘intrusive and burdensome’ requirements of home education register

Serious concerns have been raised in Parliament over Government proposals to force parents who educate their children at home to register with their local council.
 
 

 

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Russell Findlay MSP

MSP reconsiders support for assisted suicide in light of Westminster debate

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has revealed that he is re-examining his support for assisted suicide following the Westminster debate.
 
Bridget Phillipson

Education Secretary pledges to relaunch blocked uni free speech law

The Education Secretary has announced that the Government will implement “key” aspects of a suspended free speech law.
 
Islamophobia in a dictionary

Govt urged to ditch ‘deeply flawed’ Islamophobia definition

The Government has been urged not to adopt a Labour-backed definition of Islamophobia, amid free speech concerns.
 
 
Drug consumption room

UK’s first drug ‘shooting gallery’ opens

Drug users can now inject without being challenged by police at the UK’s first drug consumption room.

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Cutting crime tackles drug addiction in Wales

UK drug driving sparks concern among police forces
 
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London council claims it could be ‘prejudiced’ to ask for ‘Christian names’

A London council has come under fire for pushing staff not to ask the public for their “Christian name”.
 
Wes Streeting

Health Secretary urged to prevent ‘heinous crimes’ by closing abortion loophole

MPs are urging the Health Secretary to shut down an abortion loophole which could be used to hide child abuse.
 
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Govt urged to extend bereavement leave to parents of younger unborn babies

The Government has been urged to ensure that all parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks can receive paid bereavement leave.
 
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Open Doors: 380 million Christians face persecution

One in seven Christians across the world now face “high levels of persecution and discrimination” for their beliefs.
 
 

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Whitehall ‘rips up’ ideological trans policy after £117k payout

Government funding for Stonewall criticised

Ireland’s hate crime law ‘high point of wokeism’
 
 

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