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Ten years ago today, the UK’s first same-sex marriages took place.

The town hosted the 2023 Midlands Liberal Democrat regional conference at the weekend following the success of the Lib Dems winning control of Stratford District Council in May.

Foreign camps could be a breeding ground for terrorists of tomorrow, Tory peer says

The Weekly Whip - Lords Edition Welcome to the latest Lords edition of the Weekly Whip, covering the goings on in the Upper Chamber in the last week, and a little taste of what’s to come next week. By Humphrey Amos, Apr 30, 2021 6:04 In the Lords we get to grips with the detail of the legislation and improve it; we take part in debates on a whole range of issues; and we question and hold to account government ministers. For up-to-date information about the work of the Lib Dem group in the Lo...

The Weekly Whip - Lords edition This weeks Lords edition of the Weekly Whip. Covering the goings-on in the Upper Chamber in the last week, and a taste of what’s to come. By Humphrey Amos, Mar 12, 2021 3:03 Welcome to the Lords edition of the Weekly Whip, covering the goings-on in the Upper Chamber in the last week, and a taste of what’s to come in the week to come.  In the Lords we get to grips with the detail of legislation and improve it; we take part in debates on a whole range of iss...

The current Victims Commissioner Dame Vera Baird supports making a change. She says common assault doesnt reflect the magnitude of the offence while non-fatal strangulation was often used as a means of control and intimidation rather than an attempt at murder.  "Its not about intending to kill, its about terrorising into submission," she said. "This is a crime which has massive consequences, and is a hugely powerful weapon, but has no place in the current criminal lexicon." Centre for Womens J...

British campaigners, politicians call for UK to follow NZ making non-fatal strangulation an offence Newshub 6/01/2021 © Getty. "Its not about intending to kill, its about terrorising into submission." Campaigners want England and Wales to follow in New Zealands footsteps by creating a specific criminal offence for non-fatal strangulation.  In 2018, the Family Violence (Amendments) Act was passed in Aotearoa, making "strangulation or suffocation" a new, specific family violence offence wit...