Christians are being urged to join in a national protest against the Government’s cuts in public spending, and their impact on poor and vulnerable people.

Church Action on Poverty has called for a closing of the growing gap between rich and poor in the UK.

Many people who are refused sanctuary in the UK but are unable to return to their countries, are forced to rely on the Azure payment card. A report from Refugee Action has highlighted many problems with the card. Church Action on Poverty are encouraging thousands of people to email the Immigration Minister Damian Green now, and ask for the card to be replaced with cash.

Church Action on Poverty has challenged Government and the churches over benefit cuts for some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the country.