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23 Feb 2014

Ideology, destitution and hope: a challenge to David Cameron

Twenty-seven Anglican bishops, a Cardinal, an assortment of non-conformists and Quakers may have a ring of Edward Lear, but this coalition represents a growing momentum of faith-based anger and condemnation of the government's 'reform' of social security (http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/20200)
19 Feb 2014

Cameron factually wrong and misleading on poverty, say churches

Four major Churches have criticised the PM for not understanding his Government’s own figures nor the reality of destitution.
18 Feb 2014

DWP’s response to Vincent Nichols ‘seriously misleading’, say churches

The response of the Department of Work and Pensions to Archbishop Vincent Nichol's criticism of welfare reform has come under fire from the Free Churches.
15 Feb 2014

UK has ‘moral responsibility’ to accept Syrian refugees, say church leaders

Church leaders have urged David Cameron to rethink government policy on Britain accepting Syrian refugees.
1 Feb 2014

United Reformed Church denounces arms industry as Christians go on trial

The URC has become the first denomination to express support for Christians about to go on trial in London for protesting against the arms trade.
19 Sep 2013

Churches call for peace, prayer and advocacy in the week ahead

UK Churches promote peace and justice next week, on Peacemaking Sunday (22 September) and during the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel (22-28 September).
2 Sep 2013

Free Churches back diplomacy and humanitarian action on Syria

Three of Britain's leading Free Churches have applauded the decision of the UK Parliament to reject military action in Syria.
29 Aug 2013

Free Churches urge caution over Syria

Leaders from the Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church have released a short statement on the crisis in Syria.
19 Jul 2013

Churches condemn government alcohol pricing U-turn

The Government has broken a pledge to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol. Five UK churches have expressed disappointment at the abandonment of the policy
19 Jul 2013

Churches say Trident Alternatives Review is a missed opportunity

The Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have welcomed aspects of the Trident Alternatives Review, but sayTrident is unneccesary and unaffordable.

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