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29 Dec 2012

'Tough choices', Cabinet paper revelations, and the assault on welfare

UK government Cabinet papers from 1982, now released under the 30-year disclosure rule, confirm that the dismantling of the welfare state, the privatisation of the NHS and the savage cutting of public services has been a long-held ambition of the Conservative party.
8 Oct 2012

Christians urged to reject cuts policies and side with the poor

Worshippers at the official church service for Conservative Party conference have been urged to reject cuts policies and follow Jesus’ example of siding with the poor.
8 Oct 2012

Tory rally against equal marriage told it is 'out of touch'

Nearly a thousand Conservatives are due to attend a rally against same-sex marriage at lunchtime today (8 October 2012) in Birmingham.
26 Aug 2012

Asil Nadir conviction 'highlights need for cap on party donations'

The sentencing of former Polly Peck boss and Tory donor Asil Nadir for theft raises important issues about the relationship of big money to politics.
21 Nov 2011

Democracy campaigners warn of party ruse to block donation caps

Political parties must not use opposition to UK party funding as an excuse to block caps on donations, says leading political reform NGO Unlock Democracy.
24 Jun 2011

Segregated schooling and sectarianism in Scotland
24 Jun 2011

Scottish MSP raises concerns over religiously segregated schooling

Scottish Tory justice spokesperson John Lamont says the west of Scotland school system contributes to the "conditioning of sectarian attitudes".
5 Aug 2010

A 'great success' ? Examining government claims

The ruling UK coalition’s policies are proving highly controversial, says Savi Hensman, and many fear that great damage will be done, especially to the most vulnerable. The Prime Minister's silken words require careful political and theological attention.
28 Feb 2008

Lambeth rebuts Tory leader's comments on Archbishop and Sharia

Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury's headquarters, has rejected claims made in a speech earlier this week by Conservative leader David Cameron, that Dr Rowan Williams was seeking the incorporation of Sharia law in the UK.
1 Jan 2008

Seeking political hope beyond money and influence

Westminster easily gets mired in posturing and trading for influence, says Simon Barrow. But there are glimmers of redemption and genuine conviction in the political vocation too - even if we need to go well beyond politics to realise them.

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