Shows
Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change44. 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 MPLizzi 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 – @LizziCollingeTopics we cover ✔︎ Owning a humanist identity in Parl...
2025-08-1038 min
What I BelieveEP 64 – Lizzi Collinge MP on millennials modernising parliament, living the one life we have, and the joys of being an MPAndrew Copson speaks to Labour MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, Lizzi Collinge, about the practical application of humanist principles within the often-turbulent world of politics. It's a glimpse into the unique challenges and 'profound' rewards of being a humanist voice in Westminster, and how MPs can work within the system to create collective and meaningful change. This podcast was recorded on 11 June 2025.
What I Believe was the title of two separate essays by the philosopher Bertrand Russell and the philosopher EM Forster in the early 20th century. These two...
2025-07-0334 min
Happy TalkHT 88, Lizzi Collinge MPBryan meets up with Lizzi Collinge MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale to find our more about her life and work.
2025-06-0635 min
Conversations About Advance Care Planning67 Why we need to talk more about Ordinary Dying with Lizzi CollingeIn this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Lizzi Collinge. We talk about what happened following her Grandma's stroke focusing on missed opportunities to talk about Ordinary Dying and the difference this would have made. We discuss the emotive subject of Clinically Assisted Hydration and Lizzi explains what she has learned about her Grandma's death and how different conversations at the time could have helped. If you are a team looking to provide better end of life care, or set up a one off or complete education programme in end of life care head to...
2023-08-2840 min