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Creationism out, evolution in as government changes free schools funding rules
Good news from the Department for Education, where the rules on funding free schools are being changed: Under the new agreement, funding will be withdrawn for any free school that teaches what it claims are “evidence-based views or theories” that run “contrary to established scientific and/or historical evidence and explanations”… [Richard] Dawkins … welcomed confirmation [...]
Media news from Bournemouth – and our media at its very best
A round-up of more media coverage from conference here in Bournemouth:
Nick Clegg faces backlash over weakened pledge on university fees
Richard Dawkins condemns British libel laws
Lib Dems are a ‘radical party of power’ says Nick
Nick Clegg tries to talk his way out of trouble after call for ‘savage’ cuts
David Laws: You Ask The Questions
And finally, something [...]
Tim Farron’s book likes and dislikes: CS Lewis and Richard Dawkins
Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron features in the ‘Brought to book’ column in the current edition of Total Politics, answering questions such as:
What is your least favourite book?
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. I’m a Christian, but I don’t object to people criticising my faith or even trying to ‘disprove’ it. However, I do object [...]
