PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 09 December 2016 00:28
Supreme Court and Brexit powers
The UK's biggest constitutional case in decades, how we begin the process of leaving the EU, was discussed at the Supreme Court this week. Judgement is expected in January. The Government says it doesn't need MPs'…
Friday, 09 December 2016 00:26
Christians in parliament
A recent ‘Investigating Faith’ event with David Suchet was attended by over a hundred parliamentarians, staff and guests. Dame Caroline Spelman MP interviewed David about his life, work & faith and the significance of the Bible…
Friday, 09 December 2016 00:24
Boris’s ‘awkward comments'
Boris Johnson accused Saudi Arabia of engaging in ‘proxy wars’ in the Middle East, and Middle East politicians of ‘twisting and abusing religion for political gain’, adding that Iran and Saudi Arabia were ‘puppeteering’ because of…
Friday, 09 December 2016 00:23
Bishops call for rail strikes to end
Sussex bishops have urged for an end to the ‘cycle of blame’ and ‘misery’ that is impacting Southern Rail commuters. In a letter addressed to bodies from all sides of the Southern Rail dispute, the bishops'…
Friday, 02 December 2016 11:06
Faith and charity
Faith and charity have long gone hand-in-hand. From international development to homelessness, faith-based charities can be found throughout the charity sector. Despite the diversity of issues these charities tackle, many see faith as a common thread…
Friday, 02 December 2016 11:05
Bishop of Leeds on intolerance
The Bishop of Leeds has said some secularists ‘have a problem’ with religion being mentioned. A current brand of ‘intolerant’ liberalism in the UK is dismissive of the Christian faith. He made his comments after Theresa…