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OpinionThe right to trial by jury is a Christian principle that must be protected
The prime minister faces a rebellion over his government’s proposals to limit jury trials in England and Wales in an attempt to tackle a record backlog of 79,619 crown court cases. The Christian Legal Centre’s Andrea Williams believes there are Christian principles behind juries. They play a vital role in ensuring no single human authority has unchecked power, she says
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InterviewsDanny Kruger MP: ‘A society aligned with the teachings of Jesus would be a happier one’
In September, Conservative MP Danny Kruger became the latest high profile Tory to defect to Reform UK. Here, he speaks with fellow Christian and MP, Tim Farron, about what the decision cost him and why he feels compelled to champion Christian values
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Opinion10 most popular articles of 2025
Premier Christianity published hundreds of articles on topics ranging from inspiring conversion stories to hard hitting tales of persecution in 2025. And we’ve welcomed a record number of new readers from all over the world to this site. Here are the 10 most popular stories you’ve been engaging with
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OpinionThe quiet revival is stirring. Let’s pray it isn’t hijacked by a political agenda
The combination of a claimed ‘quiet revival’ and the emergence of Christian nationalism has created a challenging new climate for many church leaders, suggests Andy Hickford
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OpinionEditor’s picks: 15 best stories from 2025
To conclude a 2025 that featured everything from challenging expose-style reporting and extraordinary testimonies to pastoral wisdom and cultural analysis, our editor Sam Hailes shares his favourite articles from the past year
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OpinionWhy Christian leaders should give Tommy Robinson the benefit of the doubt
Premier Christianity has published a number of critical pieces regarding Tommy Robinson following his claimed conversion while in prison earlier this year. But retired prison chaplain Roger Harper says new believers often struggle to find a welcome in the Church once released. He wants Christian leaders to stop castigating Robinson, and start engaging respectfully with him
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OpinionThis Reform MP is wrong. Christmas is not being ‘cancelled’ in the UK
Sarah Pochin MP has claimed Christmas could be “cancelled by the woke liberati”. But this is misinformation, argues Frank Allen. Christians the world over pray for the rights and freedoms that British believers enjoy, he says
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News AnalysisTommy Robinson just held a Christmas carol concert. Here’s what happened
Tommy Robinson’s latest rally in Central London brought together hundreds of people to sing Christmas carols. Dr William Allchorn went along to find out whether the event was political, religious, or a mixture of the two
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OpinionThere’s a crisis shutting down Britain’s schools. Blame has been apportioned to everything — except abortion
Nearly 100 state-funded schools have closed in the past four years, with 30 more expected in London by next September. The cost of living isn’t to blame, argues Christian Hacking — but unprecedented abortion rates are
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Opinion‘Putting Christ at the heart of Christmas’ has nothing to do with Christian Nationalism
When Christmas becomes a political battleground, Christians must remember the child in the manger — and why his way of love leaves no room for nationalist distortions of the faith, says Rev Al Barrett
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OpinionWhen patriotism becomes idolatry, Christians risk replacing God with nationalism
As debates rage over Britain’s Christian heritage, Tim Farron warns that when patriotism becomes an idol, Christians risk replacing God with a broken sense of identity that damages both themselves and others
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OpinionTax is a privilege, not an imposition. If only the billionaires fleeing the country could see that
The fear of wealth taxes is driving many UK billionaires offshore to places with friendlier tax policies. George Pitcher is questioning their refusal to undertake a shared duty to give back, and the price they’re paying for it that isn’t financial
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OpinionMiriam Cates worries the welfare state has robbed the church of its purpose. Here’s why I disagree
Church and state must work in partnership in order to effectively serve the poor, argues Hannah Rich. Former Conservative MP Miriam Cates is wrong to pit the two against one another, she says
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OpinionReform is courting Christian voters. But I think their values undermine our faith
Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage is back in the headlines this week, accused of allegedly making racist remarks while at school. Holly Petersen says Christians must not be fooled by his policies of hostility and division. It goes against everything Jesus commanded
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OpinionKemi Badenoch was right to quote St Paul. If you can work, then you should
Those who cannot work do need looking after, but the Bible never suggests this job should fall to the government, argues Miriam Cates
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OpinionPenance without action? What’s missing from the BBC’s Mea Culpa
The departure of the BBC’s director general and news CEO raise questions about the difference between political gesture and making amends, says George Pitcher. The Christian concept of penance has much to offer
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OpinionJD Vance wants his Hindu wife to become a Christian. We should be praying for them both
JD Vance has been criticised for expressing his hope that his wife Usha will convert to Christianity. But Mo Tizzard, who has navigated faith differences in her own marriage says desiring your spouse’s salvation isn’t offensive - it’s the most loving thing you can want for them
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OpinionChristians have long been worried about religious extremism in Nigeria. We’re pleased Trump is taking action
For decades organisations such as Christian Solidarity Worldwide have been sounding the alarm about the targeting of Christians in Nigeria. Ellis Heasley is glad the US has finally woken up to horrors being perpetuated - even if Trump’s threats of military action were typically bombastic
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OpinionAs a Christian peer, I’m standing up for the rights of both women and unborn babies
As politicians debate the decriminalisation of abortion, Baroness Philippa Stroud says current abortion practices are harmful to both women and unborn babies. She’s calling for an end to the controversial abortion pills by post scheme
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OpinionChristians must not ignore the crisis of hidden homelessness
Covid-19 proved that homelessness could be tackled, says Tim Farron MP. But five years on, more than 132,000 households are still in temporary accommodation - and 74 children have died due to poor housing conditions
