PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 07 November 2019 23:09
Polling stations and nativity plays
Election officers have hit back angrily at calls from the education secretary for polling stations not to be placed in schools. Gavin Williamson wanted to avoid disruption to school nativity plays and Christmas concerts, which could…
Thursday, 07 November 2019 23:07
Telling people how to vote stokes fear
A British rabbi has written to his community urging them to vote for whichever party is most likely to defeat Labour in their constituency. Many believe his letter crossed a professional and ethical red line. The…
Friday, 01 November 2019 00:33
Christian perspective on politics
The media is predicting a bitter Christmas election battle. Politics may dominate the headlines, but we must not forget other vital concerns. A general election provides opportunities for Christians to speak out and play their part…
Friday, 01 November 2019 00:30
Brexit could put child refugees at risk
1,800+ refugee children have safely and legally entered the UK from Greece, Italy and Spain through routes that ‘Safe Passage’ has opened for them. Working in Northern France, it is asking the home secretary to ensure…
Friday, 01 November 2019 00:27
God wants His people to flourish
We know that Jesus came to transform our brokenness, and, as His representatives on earth, we carry His mandate. But how do we address the huge issue of mental health? Emerge Advocacy has been taking on…
Friday, 01 November 2019 00:23
Discrimination against Christian refugees ‘indefensible’
Lord Carey has launched a judicial review against the Home Office, claiming it has discriminated against Christian Syrian refugees. He writes, ‘War in Syria has reignited. Once again refugees fill its roads in need of our…