Monthly Archives: July 2008
EMBRYOLOGY BILL
In May I wrote an article for the Guardian’s Comment is Free website designed to spark debate about the issues surrounding the role of religion in the Human Embryology and Fertilisation Bill. Needless to say I am not and have … Continue reading
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VISIT TO ORPINGTON
Last week I went to Orpington Labour Party to talk about the Lisbon Treaty. After a delightful drive around this beautiful part of south-east London/Kent on my way to the meeting, I was pleased to be able to talk to … Continue reading
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LAYING THE WREATH
Last night I laid the wreath at a ceremony in Westminster Abbey for Dame Millicent Fawcett to commemorate her constant and courageous work in securing citizenship rights for women in the Equal Franchise Act passed on 2 July 1928. I … Continue reading
RUTH KELLY TRIUMPHS IN TRIAL OF STRENGTH
Ruth Kelly has again put her religion before her allegiance to the Government. Please see the link below to an article in the “Times” on 1 July. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article4245099.ece
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The Struggle for Equality
At the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee here at the parliament the other day we were discussing the 2008 report on ‘Equal Opportunities for men and women’. Many of my colleagues on the committee expressed their absolute frustration that … Continue reading
