By Rhys Laverty2023-05-19T20:35:00
Parts of the media has grossly misrepresented the aims of the National Conservative Conference, says Rhys Laverty. Having attending the event, Rhys believes it could result in conservatives putting God back into their politics
You may have seen much of the British press foaming at the mouth this week about the National Conservatism conference (NatCon, for short).
Supposedly, the event was a gathering for far-right nutjobs in the Tory party, intent on ushering in an authoritarian dystopia that will look like a cross between The Handmaid’s Tale, a Donald Trump style ‘Make America Great Again’ and a pub lock-in with Nigel Farage.
As an attendee, I can confirm it was, to a hilarious extent, nothing of the sort. If you want a textbook example of how conservatives can understand liberals but liberals can’t understand conservatives, this week has been it.
2024-11-11T11:54:00Z By Miriam Cates
Donald Trump might offend our British sensibilities, but Christians in the UK should be careful when criticising their brothers and sisters across the pond, says former MP, Miriam Cates. He may not be the man you want leading your church, but the new President-elect has much to offer the USA
2025-09-18T09:14:00Z By Bruce Miller
The question about God’s existence has sparked countless debates, shaped civilisations and influenced billions of lives. In this new series, Bruce Miller attempts to answer some of the most-Googled questions about God
2025-09-17T14:31:00Z By George Pitcher
Rev George Pitcher argues that while you can be ‘a bit of a Christian’ when exploring faith, there’s no such thing as being ‘a bit racist’ when it comes to political movements - and warns Christians about dangerous alliances with extremist groups
2025-09-17T09:08:00Z By Tim Farron MP
If you pick a side in the culture war, you run the risk of not being on Jesus’ side at all, says Tim Farron MP
2025-09-16T13:21:00Z By Helen Paynter
When the people on the platform are promoting violence and hate, Christians should have no part in the protest, says Dr Helen Paynter. As King Ahaz learned, forging shady alliances with those in power will not build God’s kingdom
2025-09-15T15:54:00Z By Billy Hallowell
He may have been known as a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, but Charlie Kirk said his faith in Jesus was ”the most important thing”, notes Billy Hallowell
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