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There are only two countries in the world where representatives of the state religion automatically get a seat in the legislature: the UK and Iran. Obviously, there are fundamental differences between the two countries and in the religious representatives’ views, but it is symbolic all the same. How can it be that our democratic system draws parallels with an Islamic theocracy?

— Sandi Toksvig

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On proposals to remove the automatic right of 26 Church of England Bishops (known as the Lords Spiritual) to have seats in the House of Lords.

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