Gloucester County Council ditches prayers
Posted: Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
The Chairman of Gloucester County Council has ended the practice of saying prayers before council meetings. Conservative Councillor Brian Thornton said he believes the historic practice "excludes" some members from full participation.
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