Today offers the chance for MPs to begin to redeem themselves. After an attempt by David Cameron to intervene in Syria that fell flat on its face and an Iraq war based on dodgy evidence, the House of Commons once again… Read More ›
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God has used Britain to do great things but now man seeks to tear us apart
Today’s guest post is by Ciaran Thompson. Ciaran has done both local and central London-based work in politics. It has involved media reporting for a Christian group which tries to bridge the gap between the Church and the Government. This piece is… Read More ›
If Scotland votes ‘Yes’ all of us will have a part wrenched out that will never be replaced
I am Cornish and am proud of this fact. If you ask me whether I see myself as English or British, I would agree to both putting English as that which I identify most strongly. But above both of those… Read More ›
Even through the suffering of Christians in the Middle East, God is still at work
The news coming for Mosul in Iraq over the last few days is yet another tragic reminder (not that we needed one) that to be a Christian in many countries is to be treated as a second class citizen – or… Read More ›
The assisted dying debate has been dominated by Christian voices – sadly in disagreement
As I write this, the House of Lords is engaged in what will be a gruelling ten hour debate leading up to the second reading of Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying Bill. 133 Lords are set to speak, which will be a record…. Read More ›
It’s time for Labour to wake up and take freedom of religion and belief seriously
Are those on the left really afraid or unwilling to talk in public about the persecution of religious believers around the globe and in particular, that of Christians? Owen Jones, the political commentator who was ranked the seventh most influential… Read More ›
Assisted suicide and right-to-die cases have nothing to do with our ‘rights’
This week’s decision by the Supreme Court to reject the right-to-die case brought by Paul Lamb, Jane Nicklinson and a third man known only as Martin, was a welcome relief to those of us who believe that legalising assisted suicide is anything but… Read More ›
A good week for Christianity within the walls of Parliament
“The church is not an NGO with lots of old buildings. It is the Church of God, rejoicing in the realities of cultural diversity in a way never known before: global, cross-bearing, confident and welcoming. The Church holds for the… Read More ›
Can we trust the decision over assisted suicide to politicians’ consciences?
In the words of Han Solo, “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” On Saturday we were given the news from the Telegraph that the Government has decided to give MPs a free vote on Lord Falconer’s bill introducing assisted suicide…. Read More ›
A sickness on our high streets-betting machines,problem gambling and why the government must act
Fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs)have been described as the crack cocaine of gambling. Available to play in bookmakers, it is possible to lose thousands of pounds in a few minutes on them. Their numbers have dramatically increased over the last few… Read More ›
Do we trust politicians or the Church more in the debate over poverty?
The political narrative that we’ve seen develop over the last couple of years relating to welfare and poverty has changed considerably as the impact of spending cuts, rising prices and stagnating wages have begun to bite. It’s really not that… Read More ›
Senior MPs tell the Government to do more to prevent the persecution of Christians globally
Over the last few years there has been a great deal of activity going on at Westminster raising awareness of the persecution of Christians around the world. Organisations such as Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and Open Doors have worked with… Read More ›
Unsung Christian heroes awarded at Westminster for their community-changing work
And now for some good news… A former homeless couple, a youth project leader, and the pioneer behind a debt-advice counselling centre have been announced as the winners of the 2013 Inspire Award for unsung Christian heroes whose work has… Read More ›
A new dawn for Christians on the left of politics
The Christian Socialist Movement, which is affiliated to the Labour Party, was born on 22 January 1960. On 5 November 2013 it officially became Christians on the Left. Andy Flannagan, Director of Christians on the Left explains the thinking behind the change:… Read More ›
The Common Good, Church and Politics – an evening spent with Jim Wallis
To describe Jim Wallis as an interesting person would be a big understatement. Wallis is one of the most influential people on the international political circuit and especially in the United States. Wallis is an evangelical Christian and political activist,… Read More ›
Getting beyond the sensationalist headlines: ‘Liberal Democrats Do God’ – a review
I first heard that the Liberal Democrat Christian Forum was to publish a series of essays in book form by Christian Lib Dem MPs and peers back in July. Just the idea of such a book was a tantalising prospect… Read More ›
David Cameron and Ed Miliband: heroic or humiliating leadership?
Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors— and they have no comforter…. Read More ›
Do we need some ‘New Levellers’?
Today’s article is a guest post by Ian Chisnall on the subject of political reform. Ian has worked for over a decade as the County Ecumenical Officer for Churches Together in Sussex. In 2011 he responded to a call from leaders… Read More ›
Ignorance, illiteracy and secularism – the barriers to effective relationships between churches and local authorities
Today parliament will be debating co-operation between local government and faith groups. This debate follows on from the Faith in the Community report produced by the Evangelical Alliance for Christians in Parliament. It finds that a large number of local authorities (LAs) are… Read More ›
God and Politics in the UK 