News Bulletin 23 November 2012

More than 60 MPs from across the political spectrum have signed an Early Day Motion saying that the Charity Commission was wrong to deny charitable status to a Plymouth Brethren group — A new survey has found that David Cameron’s push to redefine marriage is turning voters away from his Conservative Party. The survey also showed that a majority of those questioned who vote for the 3 main parties all backed the current definition of marriage — There has also been speculation as to the timetable to bring the legislation forward, with the Daily Mail quoting a source which says the PM wants to move quickly on the issue — Two of the countries biggest retailers, Asda and Morrisons are asking the Government for an increase in Sunday trading hours on December 23, – expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year — Alex Salmond’s local church Minister, Revd Andrew Fothergill, has raised concerns about the safeguards for churches if the Scottish Government redefines marriage — Allotment holders in Leeds have been asked by council officials about their sexual orientation, in a survey branded ‘ridiculous and intrusive’ — And Fabrice Muamba, – the footballer who almost died after having a heart attack during an FA Cup match earlier this year, – has been talking about his experience, and how he believes that God spared his life for a purpose.