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…
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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…
Census 2021: UK is not a Christian country
Today’s 2021 Census results reveal one of the biggest demographic changes of the last decade: England and Wales are now…
A humanist perspective on freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief
It was a pleasure to provide a humanist perspective on freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief for the…
Criminalised for compassion: the case of Sue Lawford
The outrageous case of Sue Lawford, arrested, held in custody for 19 hours, and put under a criminal investigation for…
Census 2021: The dramatic growth of the non-religious in Northern Ireland
In every news outlet this week was the headline that Catholics now outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the first…
Having opinions challenged is a gift to be received
Since news broke of the attack on Salman Rushdie, it has been heartening to see such a breadth of support…