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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/25/labour-opens-door-ban-cousin-marriage/The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) acknowledged that there were “serious concerns” over cousin marriage and said it would “look at” whether outlawing the practice was the best way to tackle it.
A backbench bill is expected to be laid before Parliament in the new year by Dr Luke Evans, the shadow health minister, in a fresh attempt to ban first cousin marriage.
A previous attempt by Richard Holden, the shadow transport secretary, in a private member’s bill last year failed after being blocked by Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
Mr Holden urged Andy Burnham not to be a “coward” or “unwilling” to back the new proposals for a ban.
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