by Archive | Feb 23, 2015
It’s a rare day that I find myself agreeing with the Sun. It’s a rare day that I find myself agreeing with the Sun. The Sun has run a front-page piece today (23 February) about the fact that various parts of the Church of England are advertising jobs at...
by Archive | Feb 21, 2015
For a few weeks I’ve been trying to write a general critique of welfare reform, addressing each policy point by point, looking at the assumptions on which it was based, what it aimed to achieve, an For a few weeks I’ve been trying to write a general critique of...
by Archive | Feb 19, 2015
The Daily Telegraph today (19th February 2015) reported on the new F The Daily Telegraph today (19th February 2015) reported on the new Fit For Work Service which the government says is aimed at stamping out our “sick note culture”. On social media people angrily...
by Archive | Feb 17, 2015
The Church of England’s bishops have issued a letter giving advice to Christians about issues to take into account when casting their votes in May. The Church of England’s bishops have issued a letter giving advice to Christians about issues to take into...
by Archive | Feb 15, 2015
“Remember your responsibilities as a citizen for the conduct of local, national and international affairs. Do not shrink from the time and effort your involvement may demand.” This is one of 42 challenges and questions posed to members of the Society of Friends...