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3 May 2013

The Christian lobby group and the far-right party

I blogged earlier this week about statements from the socially conservative lobby group Christian Concern ahead of the local elections. They encouraged people to vote for candidates opposed to same-sex marriage.
1 May 2013

Same-sex marriage and the local elections: Who thinks they're connected?

The “Christian Right” in Britain – inasmuch as it exists – is not like the Christian Right in the US. Over there, conservatism on issues such as marriage and abortion seems to go hand in hand with right-wing views on economics and foreign policy. Over here, we have conservative Christian lobby groups with a far more narrow focus. Organisations such as the Christian Institute, Christian Concern/Christian Legal Centre and so-called Anglican Mainstream focus largely on attacking LGBT rights. They also speak out against abortion, Islam and the supposed marginalisation of Christians in Britain.
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.
27 Oct 2012

MP criticises 'anti-green, anti-science forces' in parliament

Green MP Caroline Lucas has criticised the appointment of Conservative climate sceptic Peter Lilley to a key environmental scrutiny role.
11 Oct 2012

Scots Tory leader criticised for pensioner 'insult' and dodgy stats

Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has been challenged to outline how much more money she thinks should be taken away from OAPs.
9 Oct 2012

Welfare minister told government is 'bullying' disabled people

While Conservatives trumpet a further £10.5 billion welfare cuts, a leading disability campaigner has told a minister to "stop bullying us".
8 Oct 2012

Churches put government’s green credentials on trial

Four major British faith groups have warned that the Government’s draft Energy Bill would set the UK up for failure on carbon targets.
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

Christians at Tory conference urged to reject cuts and side with the poor

Worshippers at the church service for Conservative Party conference have been urged to reject Tory 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.

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