Baroness Falkner to speak at HSLD Conference
Baroness Kishwer Falkner has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for HSLD's one day conference in London on Saturday 20th November.
10 Nov 2010
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HSLD appoints two Honorary Co-Presidents!
The Humanist and Secularist Liberal Democrats are proud to announce that we now have two honorary co-presidents.
30 Nov 2010
Nick Clegg on separation of Church and State
Speaking on the Politics Show last week, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg gave firm support for separation of Church and State.
31 May 2009
Equality Bill: Lynne Featherstone and Evan Harris act
While it is welcomed in principle the new equality bill preserves too much religious privilege. It imports the exemptions that exist in the current legislation that allow employment discrimination by religious groups (for example in church schools). With more and more public services being contracted-out to a variety of organisations there is increasing concern that where these are religious in nature they are able to discriminate against those who receive the services that they provide.
16 Jun 2009
Lib Dem mayor opts for secular celebration
Barnoldswick Liberal Democrat councillor, Cllr Marjorie Adams, has become the latest Mayor to break with convention and opt for a secular celebration instead of the traditional church service that is part of the traditional ceremony in Pendle. She has also declined to appoint a religious chaplain. LDHS congratulates the Mayor of Pendle for the principled position she has taken and hopes it will encourage other civic office holders to follow her example.
16 Jun 2009
Richard Dawkins at Lib Dem conference
Professor Richard Dawkins is speaking at a Lib Dem fringe meeting hosted by the British Humanist Association on Monday 21st September at 6.15pm in the Premier Inn, Bournemouth Central Gallery suite. This is an open public meeting, so get there early to avoid disappointment.
14 Sep 2009