Ten years in limbo: legal recognition of humanist marriages long overdue
Sitting in the gallery of the House of Lords ten years ago, I was so happy to be part of…
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Annual wreath laying for George Eliot
I was delighted to be the guest of honour at this year’s annual wreath laying for George Eliot by the…
World Humanist Day 2023!
It’s World Humanist Day! Today humanists from around the globe are coming together to celebrate the values of humanism –…
If the Church of England won’t move with the views of the people of the state, shouldn’t it cease to be a state church?
Debate over same-sex marriage in the Church of England has brought the question of Anglican establishment unexpectedly to the top…
The legacy of Charles Darwin
On 12 February we celebrate the birthday of Charles Darwin, one of the most influential thinkers who ever lived, and…
Census 2021: working-age population of England and Wales now more non-religious than Christian
Today’s 2021 Census results have revealed that the number of non-religious people in England and Wales is now greater than…
Marriage reform is everyone’s business
As news coverage of the Church of England’s decision not to allow same-sex Anglican couples to marry in line with…
Presenting the Freedom of Thought Report in the European Parliament
I was very pleased to present the Humanists International annual Freedom of Thought Report in the European Parliament with humanist…