44. Lizzi Collinge MP on Applying Humanist Values in British Politics

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“I believe in autonomy, I believe in choice, I believe in human freedom, and I believe in having less suffering… all of which are fundamentally humanist values.” – Lizzi Collinge MP

Lizzi Collinge—Labour MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group—shares how openly declaring “I am a humanist” now shapes her work on championing freedom, autonomy and human rights through cross-party collaboration at Westminster.
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Topics we cover

✔︎ Owning a humanist identity in Parliament
✔︎ Lizzi’s life experiences, values & advice for future politicians
✔︎ Putting values into action: autonomy, freedom, less suffering
✔︎ Why transparency about values builds better policy
✔︎ Assisted Dying Bill process & progress
✔︎ APPGs as engines for cross-party problem-solving
✔︎ Confronting illegal schools and protecting children’s education
✔︎ Standing up for persecuted people worldwide

References

• Highest number of MPs ever take secular affirmation – Humanists UK
• Lizzi Collinge’s maiden speech (“I am a humanist”) - Hansard
• Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – UK Parliament
• All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group – Humanists UK
• Illegal Faith Schools – Humanists UK
• Mubarak Bala Update – Humanists International

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1. Introduction to Lizzi Collinge MP (00:00:00)

2. Discovering & Proclaiming Humanist Identity (00:01:30)

3. Fellowship in Humanistic & Labour Party Values (00:05:40)

4. Should MPs be Open on Personal Faith & Beliefs? (00:07:42)

5. Assisted Dying Legislation Progress (00:10:38)

6. The Role of All-Party Parliamentary Groups (00:15:53)

7. Achievements of the Humanist APPG (00:18:29)

8. Should Electoral Reform be a Humanist Campaign? (00:22:21)

9. Lizzi's Career Prior to Politics - Benefits of Real World Expereince (00:25:56)

10. Achievements and Future Vision (00:31:38)

11. Changing Minds on Nuclear Power (00:35:28)