All Christians in Politics articles
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Opinion200 children are missing in Britain. Where is the Christian outrage?
As the scandal of child asylum seekers disappearing from UK hotels continues to unfold, Tim Farron says Jesus doesn’t care where the missing children are from. He’s more bothered that we don’t seem to care
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Opinion
As a British South Asian Christian, my feelings about Rishi Sunak are complicated
Rishi Sunak’s appointment brought many emotions to the surface for Sharmila Meadows
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Opinion
As Liz Truss resigns, Christians must avoid being dragged into the soap opera of heroes and villains
At times like these, Christians need to look at the roots of the issue, namely relationships and truth. Most of all, we need to pray, says Andy Flannagan
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Magazine Features
A prayer for our new prime minister, Liz Truss
As Liz Truss takes up the reins during a period predicted to be beset with crises and complaints, Christians should start as we mean to go on - by praying for our leaders - says Christians in Politics’ Andy Flannagan
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Interviews
Rev Les Isaac: ‘We need more integrity and humility in politics…and in the Church’
Rev Les Isaac, founder of Street Pastors UK, speaks to Tim Farron about his sermon, which appeared to inspire ex-health secretary, Sajid Javid, to quit the government
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Opinion
Is this the sermon that brought down a government?
When Sajid Javid quit the government, it started an avalanche which looks set to result in Boris Johnson’s resignation. Speaking in the House of Commons, Javid suggested his actions had been prompted by Rev Les Isaacs' sermon at that morning’s Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. Here is that speech in full
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Opinion
Mr Johnson, parliament has spoken: integrity matters
Political leaders have too often worshiped at the altars of selfhood and individualism, but this week’s ministerial resignations show a longing for integrity at the heart of our democracy, says Rev George Pitcher
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Opinion
I witnessed the power of prayer in parliament today - along with 700 others. Here’s why it matters
Opinions are more polarised than ever and scandals have made many feel disinterested in politics. That’s why it’s more important than ever to come together in unity and listen well, says Tim Farron
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Opinion
Boris says he’s ‘a very, very bad kind of Christian’ but what of our other prime ministers?
There’s a widespread assumption in our society that all politicians are essentially immoral. But having spent six years researching the personal faith of all of the UK’s 20th-century prime ministers, Mark Vickers says that’s far from true. Here’s his take on the faith of our leaders, including Boris Johnson
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Opinion
Political landscapes change. Only Jesus has authority that lasts forever
Australia’s recent election results are a good reminder that whatever side we’re on, Christians must respect authority while working for the common good and demanding high standards from those in leadership
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Opinion
‘We cannot just close our eyes and pray’ - a Christian response to the cost of living crisis
Jesus came to save souls, but he also fed people. We should do the same, says Tim Farron
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Opinion
Christians should care about politics. Here are 4 ways you can make a difference
Be willing to get your hands dirty and your heart broken, says Tim Farron MP
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Opinion
The party is over, Boris. It isn’t just Christians who want integrity. The voters do too
Are the public are finally tiring of politician’s lies? It’s time for Christians to stand up for integrity and honesty in public life
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Opinion
Citizenship-stripping goes against God’s command to welcome those in need
Six million people could lose their British citizenship under new government proposals. But God tells us to welcome others
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Opinion
God hasn’t promised to save you from Omicron. There’s something far better on offer instead
Opinions on the new Covid variant may leave us feeling anxious, angry or just plain weary. But we must do all we can to keep loving our neighbour, says Tim Farron
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Opinion
As another sleaze scandal engulfs Parliament, we must pray for leaders to be above reproach
Should MPs have second jobs? Tim Farron gives his view
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Interviews
Kate Forbes: The rising political star on glorifying God and aiming for excellence
When she stepped in to deliver the Scottish budget with just two hours’ notice, Kate Forbes was thrust into the political spotlight
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Opinion
Our withdrawal from Afghanistan is shameful. The least we can do is welcome refugees to Britain
Whatever you think of the original war, the way we pulled out was wrong, says Tim Farron MP
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Opinion
Christians like me are being silenced in our universities. Freedom of speech must be restored
Universities should be environments of open debate. Instead, Christian academics fear their careers will be adversely affected if they speak about their faith, reports Fiona Bruce MP
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Opinion
As a Christian MP I had to vote against Rishi Sunak’s proposal to cut foreign aid
Despite near-universal opposition from Christian charities and politicians, the Chancellor confirmed the Government would be cutting foreign aid by £4bn. After a heated debate, during which Sunak appeared to quote from the Bible, Stephen Timms MP asks why the government didn’t listen
