Church agency says Brown is ‘Robin Hood in reverse’

by | Apr 9, 2008

Church Action on Poverty has called on the Government to reconsider changes in the last Budget which have increased tax for the poorest families. The Institute of Fiscal Studies has claimed that the income tax changes announced in Gordon Brown’s last Budget, which...

Church in Wales rejects women bishops

by | Apr 3, 2008

The Church in Wales yesterday rejected a Bill which would have allowed women to be ordained as bishops. The measure was voted down by just three votes. Archbishop Barry Morgan spoke of his “deep disappointment” that the plans failed to gain the required backing of two...

Report finds huge failings in asylum system

by | Apr 1, 2008

Church Action on Poverty (CAP) has warmly welcomed a new report which finds significant failings in the UK asylum system. The report condemns the Government policy of making refused asylum-seekers destitute, adding further weight to CAP’s calls for an end to...

Cardinal seeks to keep pressure on Brown over embryo bill

by | Mar 28, 2008

Controversial Scottish Catholic leader Keith O’Brien, accused of making intemperate and inaccurate remarks over the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, has vowed to keep the pressure on PM Gordon Brown. The Prime Minister announced a partial free vote on...