News Bulletin 16 May 2014

Essex County Council criticised after it told churches they must register to conduct same-sex marriages — A new poll finds David Cameron’s same-sex marriage policy could harm the Conservative party in the local and European elections — New Church of England guidance to tackle homophobic bullying in its schools is criticised for mentioning Stonewall more than Jesus Christ — Conservative MP David Burrowes warns that dozens of doctors who pre-signed abortion forms may escape prosecution through an absurd technicality — Ex drug dealer Luke Wardle tells The Christian Institute that cannabis is a gateway drug, leading to harder substances.