Hard work and Theresa May

by | May 1, 2017

In the UK today, hard work is no guarantee against poverty. People in some of the most vital and demanding jobs have the lowest incomes – and they may be about to get lower.  In the UK today, hard work is no guarantee against poverty. People in some of the...

The common good and the lives of others

by | Apr 27, 2017

What will you vote for? Hard Brexit? Soft Brexit? Your own interests? Maybe you will vote for the party which has always commanded your loyalty. What will you vote for? Hard Brexit? Soft Brexit? Your own interests? Maybe you will vote for the party which has always...

Faith, politics and peace in an age of Trump

by | Apr 25, 2017

‘Faith, Politics and Peace in the Age of President Trump’ is a discussion organised by the Edinburgh Inter-Faith Association and Uniting for Peace and will take place on Thursday 27 April 2017 ‘Faith, Politics and Peace in the Age of President...

Is your household income high, low, or average?

by | Apr 22, 2017

When the Labour Party proposed a tax rise for the rich, Shadow Cha When the Labour Party proposed a tax rise for the rich, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell was asked what he considered to be rich. He replied that people earning over £70,000 would come into this...

Still all to play for in the General Election

by | Apr 21, 2017

Many commentators have already called the 2017 General Election. But it may not be as simple as it looks on the surface. Many commentators have already called the 2017 General Election. But it may not be as simple as it looks on the surface.After seven years of...