It’s been a busy few days at the Labour Party Conference. As well as meeting the new minister for humanists,...| Andrew Copson
Contrary to the “Methodism not Marxism” line, many of the Labour Party’s most significant figures, past and present, stand squarely...| Andrew Copson
Why humanism remains essential in an age of extremism and 20 years of human rights campaigning: a great chat with...| Andrew Copson
My letter to the Guardian editor, published on Saturday 21 September, can be read here. It concerns the need to unite around the shared values of freedom, justice, and human rights when contesting the political beliefs of Christian nationalists – regardless of our religious or no-religious beliefs.| Andrew Copson
Tomorrow Kim Leadbeater MP’s Assisted Dying Bill will enter the House of Lords. It’s by no means guaranteed to pass, and will face multiple hurdles and determined opposition from bishops and peers vehemently opposed. But the Commons and the public have spoken, and I hope the Lords listen. When I| Andrew Copson
After 15 years of leadership – including 10 years as President – I have stepped down from my role at Humanists International. In the farewell speech that follows, delivered to the General Assembly in Luxembourg in July 2025, I reflect on the organisation’s transformation, its growing global reach, a| Andrew Copson
I had an interesting debate with Fr Alex Frost, vicar of St Matthew’s the Apostle, Burnley, following the decrimalisation of...| Andrew Copson
We've done it! The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives. It was fantastic to be part of this day together with protestors on Parliament Square, and to deli| Andrew Copson
Freedom of expression is perhaps the most fundamental foundation of an open society, a human right without which individuality is...| Andrew Copson
