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

“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. Lizzi Collinge MP 🏛️ Parliament contact –Lizzi Collinge MP  𝕏 Twitter – @LizziCollinge 📸 Instagram – @lizzicollinge 👍 Facebook – @LizziCollinge 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 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or [email protected]: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices