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OpinionThank God the assisted suicide bill has fallen. Let's pray it won’t come back
Suicide has been legal in the UK since 1961 - but has the tide of public opinion turned on co-opting the health service into colluding with it? Following the fall of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, Rev George Pitcher is praying that society learns to properly value the life-saving and life-enhancing role of our NHS
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OpinionTim Farron: The Queen’s faith was a source of wisdom for all her prime ministers – she will be greatly missed
The Queen was never shy about sharing her faith, says former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, and this is why her wise counsel was so vital for Britain’s political leaders
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OpinionMPs including Keir Starmer chose a secular oath to the King. Should Christians be concerned?
As His Majesty Charles III was proclaimed King, MPs across the parties pledged their allegiance. Several, including the Leader of the Opposition, chose not to swear on the Bible, making a secular ‘solemn affirmation’ instead, but John Stevens says this isn’t necessarily as bad as it sounds
