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Opinion piece Ilford Recorder 16 November 2023 I took the decision to wear a white poppy alongside my red poppy when I took part in Sunday’s Remembrance Day service at Ilford War Memorial. A red poppy shows respect for the … Continue reading →

Opinion piece published in Barking & Dagenham Post, Docklands and East London Advertiser and Ilford Recorder November 2023. Where do you stand on the ghastly Gaza war? As a Humanist I am on the side of peace. And I will … Continue reading →

It is good to see that Humanists UK feature among the eighty plus exhibitors at this year’s New Scientist Live festival at East London’s Excel Centre. Billed as ‘The world’s greatest festival of ideas and discoveries,’ it takes place over … Continue reading →

The problem of crumbling schools has hit the headlines. Government inaction over illegal schools is another scandal which deserves equal attention. (Humanist opinion piece published on various dates in September 2023 in the following newspapers: The Barking and Dagenham Post; … Continue reading →

Reflections on the 40th anniversary of a successful environmental protest reviled at the time. (Published on various dates in August 2023 in the following Humanist opinion columns: Barking & Dagenham Post, Ilford Recorder; Romford Recorder; Docklands & East London Advertiser).

East London Humanists opinion piece spotlights UK Government’s dismal response to a UN Human Rights Committees concerns over our children’s freedom of religion and belief. Published Ilford Recorder 29.6.23, Romford Recorder 4.7.23.

Humanists UK hasn’t adopted a policy on whether the UK should have an elected head of state. In the meantime, an invitation to participate in the recent ceremonial installation of our latest Head of State is welcome recognition of the … Continue reading →

A sobering reflection on the beliefs of King Charles published during the week of his coronation in the East London and Docklands Advertiser (4.5.23).

Reflections on how we can, and why we must, keep climate change at the top of the agenda. Published East London and Dockland Advertiser 29.3.23.

The CofE stance on equal marriage is just one more reason why its privileged position must be challenged. Opinion piece published Barking and Dagenham Post 15.2.23.