Make your own mind up about Europe – come to the Humanist Hustings for the European Elections tonight from 18.30. Please do let your networks know about this event. We’ll be using the Twitter hashtag #HHEP14 for the event and you can Tweet in your questions for candidates in advance as well as at the …
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Tonight! London Humanist Hustings for the European Parliament Elections
May 6th, 2014 | Posted by in Events | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)Labour Humanists exhibit at Labour Women’s Network ‘Foundations for Victory’
November 23rd, 2013 | Posted by in Events | News | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)We had a stand at the Labour Women’s Network conference, which brought together delegates including many elected representatives and prospective candidates. At the stand we signed up new supporters and spoke particularly on issues relating to faith schools and on the value of having a growing group for ethical, non-religious people within the Labour Party. …
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Labour should care about the selective and discriminatory admissions policies of state-funded faith schools – that was the resounding message from our meeting. However, more work needs to be done on what would be the most effective actions for Labour to take to address the worsening situation. We had a fantastic turn out for our …
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Selective faith schools: should Labour care?
September 29th, 2013 | Posted by in Events | Uncategorized - (1 Comments)18.45 – 19.45, Wednesday 30 October, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street London WC1H 9JE Please RSVP info@labourhumanists.org.uk or via Eventbrite. The religiously selective admissions policies used by faith schools have been under the spotlight, with a particular focus on their effect to segregate children and families by not only by religion but on socio-economic grounds. If they …
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‘Unnecessary, unjust, disastrous for social cohesion’ – faith school admissions
August 15th, 2013 | Posted by in News | Uncategorized - (0 Comments)London Assembly Member Tom Copley and Labour Humanists have made a joint submission to Labour’s policy review on admissions to state-funded faith schools. We want Labour’s policy commissions urgently to consider and address the growing problem of selection and discrimination by state-funded faith schools, and make fair, inclusive admissions a manifesto commitment. Read our full …
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