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Astrology-loving MP seeks health answers in the stars

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Re: Astrology-loving MP seeks health answers in the stars

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In some ways this is minor (Astronomy isn't likely to have an MP come out against contraception and the like, so it's less pernicious than some religions). But this is an MP on the health committee and science committee, both of which would benefit from having someone who actually knows a little about science and how to tell complete rubbish from something that's been verified.

Re: Astrology-loving MP seeks health answers in the stars

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In some ways this is minor (Astronomy isn't likely to have an MP come out against contraception and the like, so it's less pernicious than some religions). But this is an MP on the health committee and science committee, both of which would benefit from having someone who actually knows a little about science and how to tell complete rubbish from something that's been verified.

> In some ways this is minor (Astronomy isn't likely to have an MP come out against contraception and the like, so it's less pernicious than some religions).

Presumably you mean "astrology" rather than "astronomy"?

Re: Astrology-loving MP seeks health answers in the stars

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This just makes me embarrassed to be English. What were the Tories thinking of? They claim to be trying to save public money by cutting down on arguably essential services and then they have MPs trying to get the government to spend public money on complete rubbish.

We even publically fund homoeopathy which is a complete joke. It's just awful and then they have the audacity to reduce funding for things like mental health care.

Words can not describe how stupid this all is.