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Defending freedom of faith amid the Burqa debate

Tim Farron MP Reform’s newest MP, Sarah Pochin, recently asked the Prime Minister in the House of Commons whether he…

“We are quick to speak out on benefits and inequality, on Israel and Gaza, on assisted dying and the care system. Why have we been collectively silent on grooming gangs?”

By Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn Baroness Louise Casey is not a person who is afraid to name uncomfortable truths….

Bishop says illegal migration cannot be described as ‘uncontrolled’

A second reading of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill took place on Monday. The bill, introduced by the…

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Why five guiding principles need defending

By David Banting Bad practice needs attention, but does not in itself warrant doing away…

Bishops clash with PM: calls for compassionate debate on migration

Chilling’ assessments in assisted dying bill, criticised by bishop

Anglican tributes to a listening and merciful Pope

C of E criticised by MPs on safeguarding

Faith ‘stickiness’ falls as Christians decline in US survey

Commissioner criticises Synod decision as a “delay” to independent safeguarding

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Recovering the dignity of work in a broken society

By Joshua Penduck The Dignity of Labour Jon CruddasPolity, £14 This is part of a…

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By Andrew Carey Bookmakers odds: is she the best ‘man’ for the job? The bookmakers…

The risky rhetoric of “stranger” danger

By Savitri Hensman Years ago, “stranger danger” was often emphasised in awareness campaigns aimed at…

C of E is bewitched by bureaucratic distractions

Tim Bradshaw Our poor old Church of England seems to find itself in a permanent…