Category - christian socialist movement

Labour consultation with faith groups raises critical questions

staff writers — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:27:51 +0000

PM Gordon Brown has launched a new consultation involving the Labour Party, churches and faith communities. It will focus on identifying the values held in common by different faiths and beliefs - ones that also echo with the non-religious.

A sense of vision

Simon Barrow — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:12:52 +0000

I am speaking at a policy forum on 'Renewing the Vision' - one of a national series - on Saturday 7 June, 2pm.

Christian Socialist MP denounces 'hysterical response' to Williams

staff writers — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:30:30 +0000

A priminent Labour MP, speaking on behalf of the Christian Socialist Movement, has condemned the "hysterical and largely uninformed media response" to Archbishop Rowan Williams' lecture on civil and religious law in Britain.

Christian Socialists head for more radical Labour territory

staff writers — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:56:28 +0000

CSM has voted for a change of direction - arguing for more principle in the Labour Party, a challenge to the Christian right, and a recruitment emphasis.

Government challenged over benefits and use of casino profits

staff writers — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:34:29 +0000

The Christian Socialist Movement (CSM) has joined Methodists, the Anglican Bishop of Hume, the Archbishop of Canterbury and numerous other church and civic leaders in expressing disappointment at the granting of a licence for a regional super-casino in Manchester.

Christian MPs vote to support Iraq war

staff writers — Wed, 19 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0000

Christian MPs came out in overwhelming numbers last night to support the war with Iraq, raising