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News AnalysisThe pro-life movement lost the votes on abortion and assisted suicide. What went wrong?
After the House of Commons voted to decriminalise abortion and legalise assisted dying in the same week, campaigners are warning that decisions on life and death issues are being taken without proper scrutiny
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OpinionI don’t believe in the established church. But we must keep Parliamentary prayers
A Parliament without prayer? Be careful what you wish for, says Tim Farron MP. In a Chamber often crammed full of egos, there can be no better antidote than to start your day with prayerful remembrance that God is in control, not you
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Opinion‘God belongs in politics’ John Lennox makes the case for faith in public life
Addressing the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Westminster this morning, the renowned Christian apologist and mathematician Professor John Lennox argued removing God from politics will create a moral vacuum that secularism has no hope of filling. Here are his words in full
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OpinionMPs vote to decriminalise abortion. It’s a sad day for babies and women
In the most significant shift to abortion law in nearly six decades, MPs have voted to remove criminal penalties for women who end their pregnancies at any stage. Caroline Ansell from CARE is among the Christians voicing deep concern. She warns this change harms both women and unborn children
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OpinionAs a Christian doctor, I know allowing assisted dying will be a disaster
The Isle of Man’s newly passed Assisted Dying Bill is not a compassionate safeguard, but a dangerous enabler with ethical missteps that forces doctors into legal grey areas. The welfare of society’s most vulnerable is at stake, says Graham McAll
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OpinionExplainer: What Christians need to know about the Assisted Suicide Bill
The committee scrutinising Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill have heard evidence from more than 50 experts and is now debating amendments - including that cases would no longer have to be signed off by a High Court judge. If just 28 MPs switch to oppose the bill when it returns to parliament, it would be defeated, says Catherine Robinson
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News AnalysisCan you be arrested for praying in your head?
The national roll out of buffer zones around abortion clinics is leading to more pro-life activists being arrested
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OpinionThere’s still cause for hope on assisted suicide
Parliament could be weeks away from voting to legalise assisted suicide. But it’s not a done deal. There are good reasons to think it could be defeated, and there’s still time for you to act, says James Mildred
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ReviewsPolitics on the Edge - Rory Stewart
As co-host of the popular podcast ‘The Rest is Politics’, Rory Stewart’s book was as eagerly awaited as the latest publication from gossip columnist Lady Whistledown in the Netflix drama Bridgerton. The book’s subtitle “a memoir from within” suggests a tantalising Whistledown-esque insider view of the behaviours ...
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OpinionAngela Rayner’s ‘pint-sized loser’ jibe was unacceptable. Christians can show a better way
When you work in Westminster, you get used to the high drama of parliamentary debate. But this should never be confused with petty name-calling and rudeness, says Sharmila Meadows. It may be culturally acceptable, but it isn’t to God
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OpinionChaos in the Commons - a Christian response
This week’s Westminster meltdown was a seriously bad look for Britain, and damaging for our democracy, says James Mildred. Vital issues are at stake, and we need our leaders to model convicted civility.
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OpinionWestminster abuse allegations are in the headlines. But our churches need to change too
Former MP Nadine Dorries’ new book contains a series of shocking allegations of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny in the halls of Westminster. Tragically, it’s nothing new, says Bekah Legg. Christians and churches need to equip themselves to respond appropriately
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OpinionGay conversion ban was a notable omission from the King’s Speech
The Evangelical Alliance’s Danny Webster explains what the King’s Speech might mean for Christians and churches
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OpinionThe King’s Speech reminds Christians to keep praying for those in power
Whether monarchist or royalist, left or right, we all have a responsibility to pray for those in power, says Tim Farron. The King’s Speech is a good opportunity to do so, and a reminder of who holds the ultimate power
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OpinionRaab was right to resign over bullying claims
Bullying occurs in the boardroom, the classroom and even in government, says Ross Hendry. As Christians, we should be thankful that the standards and values in public life, rooted so much in the Bible, have been upheld
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OpinionWe should be proud of our Christian heritage. It would be a disaster to lose it
As a response to the declining value placed on our Christian heritage, Nick Fletcher MP has tabled a motion in parliament to discuss the value it brings to society and the hope offered in Christ
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OpinionThe faith of the Tory hopefuls
A glimpse at the religious beliefs of the candidates vying for leadership of the country
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Interviews‘God’s presence was irresistible’ - Andy Flannagan on the 'holy moments' at Parliament prayer breakfast
Hours after Andy Flannagan led parliamentarians in singing about integrity, truth and justice, a spate of government ministerial resignations took place, with Sajid Javid referencing the prayer breakfast in his speech. As Boris Johnson confirms he will stand down this autumn, Sam Hailes speaks to Flannagan, who also heads Christians in Politics, to ask what we should make of claims that a prayer meeting led to the highest number of ministerial resignations in history.
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OpinionMr 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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OpinionOur politics desperately needs Christlike leadership
Christians long for leaders who are people of integrity and godly character, says Ross Hendry as he urges us to pray for our politicians
