by Sean Reilly | Jul 22, 2008
Far-reaching proposals to force the long-term unemployed to work for their benefits were condemned yesterday by a church agency. Church Action on Poverty expressed concern that new welfare reforms would increase the exclusion of some of the poorest and most vulnerable...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 24, 2008
Working in ‘the Westminster village’, as many politicians and journalists do, makes for a one-eyed view of life. Which is why, early on in the BBC’s television coverage of the local elections in England and Wales back in May 2008 (remember them?), veteran commentator...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 20, 2008
The role of the church as an agent of public welfare or a custodian of charitable projects is much in the news at the moment. In this article, adapted from a recent address, I return to the foundational calling of the church as an agent of a much larger hope –...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 17, 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has launched a new consultation and dialogue involving the Labour Party, the churches and faith communities. The move came at a reception held at No 10 Downing Street at the end of last week. Called ‘Believing for a Better Britain’, the...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 10, 2008
The Cambridge-based Von Hugel Institute’s report on church, government and social welfare is creating a lively media and political talking point following its launch in London yesterday. But much of the debate is being conducted by people who have not read the...
