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OpinionAndy Burnham says he will end the drought in social care. But Christians still have work to do
This week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham boldly declared his intention to tackle the crisis in adult social care. Stephen Hammersley, chief executive of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, welcomes the promise, but warns that the Church must not wait for Westminster to care for the older people in our midst
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OpinionPrioritising the aid budget isn’t as Christian as it seems
Supporting our less fortunate brothers and sisters overseas is widely understood to be the Christian thing to do. But when some aid is used to impose contested Western agendas on developing countries, Lois McLatchie Miller argues that the issue is not so simple
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OpinionAndy Burnham has the chance to do the Christian thing and prioritise international aid
As Andy Burnham enters Downing Street, Tommy Sharpe urges the new prime minister to restore the UK’s overseas aid budget. It is the Christian thing to do, he says
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OpinionSudan: Why Christian charities like ours are urging the UK Government to take action now
After 1,000 days of conflict and 13 million people displaced, Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis while much of the world looks away. Tearfund’s Esther Trewinnard says for Christians the question is not just what is happening, but what we are willing to do about it
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OpinionDecriminalising abortion up to birth is wrong. Here are 5 better ways to help women
Britain already aborts around a third of its pregnancies. Lois McLatchie-Miller argues that further expanding abortion law is a policy failure – and sets out five practical ways to support women and children instead
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OpinionThe Vatican wants to solve the global debt crisis. Our political leaders should take note
National debt is often held by private lenders charging extortionate rates — draining much needed funds from schools and hospitals in the developing world. As the Jubilee Debt Commission meets today, Bishop Stephen Wright explains how the issue can be solved for good
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Opinion7 reasons Christians should care about the general election
In this challenge to apathetic voters, Ross Hendry says its vital Christians exercise their democratic right to vote on 4 July
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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
