An independent member of parliament voiced opposition to a planned British restriction on first-cousin marriages. Iqbal Mohamed, MP for Dewsbury and Batley, told the House of Commons that many people view family intermarriage as ‘very positive’. He said it was seen as something that could help ‘build family bonds’ and put families on a moreContinue reading “British MP Opposes First Cousin Marriage Ban”
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Martin Roberts Finds A Dead Body In Bed On Homes Under The Hammer
Martin Roberts has recalled the terrifying moment he ‘found a dead body’ hidden in a bed upstairs in a sold property on Homes Under The Hammer. The TV presenter and property expert, 61, revealed that during one visit to the Lake District, he experienced one of the most shocking moments of his career – which endedContinue reading “Martin Roberts Finds A Dead Body In Bed On Homes Under The Hammer”
Lewisham Community Builds Its Own Homes
The average price of a house in the city was £720k last year, which is substantially higher than the average price nationwide. Too costly for a lot of Londoners, this left a void in the market, which the southeast’s self-build project filled. Residents of Ladywell, Lewisham, have begun to occupy the 36 price-capped homes inContinue reading “Lewisham Community Builds Its Own Homes”
Mick Lynch Defends Union Boss’ Right To Live In A Council Flat Despite Earning £100,000 A Year
RMT boss Mick Lynch defended his deputy Eddie Dempsey after it arose he lived in a council flat despite receiving a six-figure sum in salary and contributions. Eddie Dempsey is paid £78,282 annually as well as Employers’ NI contributions of £9,978 and pension contributions of £20,289, but despite this, he lives in subsidised social housingContinue reading “Mick Lynch Defends Union Boss’ Right To Live In A Council Flat Despite Earning £100,000 A Year”