Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

The Guardian – Blessings for same-sex couples given C of E approval Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with a story about a major upheaval in the view taken by the Church of England on same-sex marriage. From as early as this summer, it reports, priests will be able to bless civil marriages. There is also room on the front page to mark the passing of legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach and an interview…

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Nadine Dorries to stand down as MP as she admits Tory election chances ‘terminal’ The Independent says Nadine Dorries has revealed she is standing down at the next election, warning the Tory party’s dismal poll ratings are “terminal”. The ardent Boris Johnson ally made the announcement just days after starting a new job hosting a show on TalkTV. In a clip released ahead of Friday night’s programme, Ms Dorries hit out at Rishi Sunak supporters,…

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