Julian Huppert

The voices of trans people must be heard in Parliament.️‍‍ I’ve urged full scrutiny of EHRC’s guidance, which risks undermining their rights. Lib Dems call on the Government to protect everyone fairly and ensure people aren’t excluded from safe facilities or public life.

Featuring Jeff Clements, CEO of American Promise, campaigning for a US constitutional amendment to let citizens & legislatures to set limits on spending; Dr Sue Hawley, CEO of Spotlight on Corruption, & Peter Geoghegan, author of Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics.

Is our democracy for sale?
What lessons are there from the US and UK?

Join us for free at the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College Cambridge next Thursday at 7pm, in person or online.

Free tickets are available at www.tickettailor.com/events/intel...

Tune into @lisasmartmp.bsky.social tonight on #bbcqt after the 10pm News on BBC1, or follow along for all the updates!

Uruguay passes assisted dying law Uruguay’s Senate has approved the ‘Dignified Death’ law, making the country the 34th jurisdiction in the world to allow assisted dying. Humanists UK is hailing this historic moment, and is calling on ...

Well done Uruguay! More evidence of the global tide turning in favour of autonomy, compassion, and dignity at the end of life.

Assisted dying: Woman 'does not regret' taking sick husband to Dignitas Louise Shackleton who took her sick husband to end his life at Dignitas in Switzerland says it is "unfair to be treated like criminals" and she "doesn't regret it".

The blanket ban on assisted dying in this country has put Louise - and too many like her - through more than any grieving widow should have to experience. I join Louise in her relief that this process is over. But it should never have happened.

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Gosh.

This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

Still from Long Juju documentary: four men walk through a river in the forest.

Mixed heritage. Black British. American. Nigerian.

Join us @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social on 23 October to discuss Long Juju, a feature documentary in progress tracking Keme Nzerem's global quest to unearth his family's role in the complex legacies of slavery.

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Celebrations as UK Government announces legal humanist marriages, but law change some way away The UK Government has announced that it will finally legally recognise humanist marriages in England and Wales, but only as part of wider marriage reform on which it has announced further…

In case you missed it: The UK Govt confirmed it will extend legal recognition to humanist marriages in England and Wales. 🎉 After more than a decade of campaigning, it’s no longer a question of if – but when. Humanist couples will have the recognition they deserve. humanists.uk/2025/10/02/c...

60% of the seats won by the top two parties? One might also say that's a two party system emerging...

Ex-Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

I often find people who like to think is doesn’t happen here…that money in politics is harmless. I have news for you:

Ex-Reform politician admits Russia-linked bribery charges www.bbc.com/news/article...

Mandatory ID cards are a terrible, terrible idea
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Kind of feels like a big deal that a Reform/Brexit Party former MEP has been convicted of taking bribes to promote Russian interests in Ukraine, and it feels like a bigger deal that this isn’t being treated as the major scandal that it clearly is.

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability This nationwide cohort study with sibling control analysis examines the association of acetaminophen use during pregnancy with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

The @washingtonpost.com story on Tylenol & autism leaves out a MAJOR 2.5M sibling-controlled study of children in Denmark, which "found no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy was associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability." jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Camcycle are recruiting a CEO - the job details include a salary of £60,000

As well as the fantasy £234 bn, journalists should also be clear Farage's claims most new migrants don't work, and those who do are on low wages, are entirely false.

In fact, 1.8 million recent migrants are on payrolls (others will be self employed).

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On the need to unite around shared values of freedom, justice, and human rights when contesting the political beliefs of Christian nationalists – regardless of our religious or no-religious beliefs. My letter in the @theguardian.com. bit.ly/46yXet1

Leader's Office Parliamentary Political Advisor The Liberal Democrats reclaimed our place as the third largest party in the House of Commons, winning an incredible 72 seats in the 2024 General Election.

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Leader's Office Parliamentary Political Advisor

What a stat.

Tomorrow, the Assisted Dying Bill will be debated in the House of Lords, having passed the House of Commons a few months ago. We asked Nathan Stillwell, our Assisted Dying Campaigner, some questions about the challenges it can expect to face, and what this legislation means to ordinary people.

We plan to spend down the £4.6M endowment over 10 years, and also take on the UK Democracy Fund, a pooled fund I have been chairing since 2019.

Can you help spend that money wisely to tackle political inequality and expand democratic participation?

£45-50k, permanent.

JRSST-CT: Recruitment of Grants Manager - Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Could you support JRSST-CT’s bold new strategy to tackle political inequality and expand democratic participation? We are now recruiting a Grants Manager for JRSST-CT JRSST-CT is an independent democr...

Amazing job available for someone!

We're looking for a Grants Manager for JRSST-CT, an independent democracy-focused grant-making charity connected to the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust

£45-50k, permanent. Deadline midday 29th Sept.

And you get to work with me!

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I spoke up for BN(O) visa holders in South Cambs.

Many fled oppression to build safe, free lives here. They contribute so much to our community, yet now face being pushed from a 5-year to a 10-year settlement route.

It’s about fairness & keeping Britain’s word. 🇬🇧🇭🇰

#StandWithHongKong #BNOVisa

Ed Davey shaking hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Today I met with President Abbas.

We discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the need to end the appalling suffering of Palestinians, secure the release of the hostages still held in brutal captivity by the Hamas terrorists, and how we ensure a two-state solution.

Understanding Humanism teacher training We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...

GCSE RS teachers, if you're looking for support with improving pupil responses on non-religious perspectives, join us for next month's CPD! Find out more and reserve your space below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/

Statement from West Chesterton Lib Dem councillor Jamie Dalzell www.cambridgelibdems.org.uk/news/article...

It was particularly moving today at the @humanists.uk assisted dying briefing to hear from @julianhuppert.bsky.social about his mum’s good death in Australia. A reminder of the real lives at stake as the debate on this bill continues.

Great @humanists.uk briefing session on Lords stages of assisted dying bill bringing together expertise with Commons stalwarts @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social @rachelhopkins.bsky.social @tomgordonld.bsky.social. We are committed to using our policy and legal expertise to support peers through this bill

Standing room only here - great to have so many people coming to this event!