In this issue
In this issue
- Who is the red poppy designed to remember? The answer might surprise you
- David Cameron’s mind-forg’d manacles
- The Howard League responds to Liverpool prison report
- White Feather Diaries tell stories of Quakers in First World War
- UK supports Dubai police fair despite UAE torture record
- Christian Aid funds to help victims of Afghanistan-Pakistan quake
28 Oct 2015
Who is the red poppy designed to remember? The answer might surprise you
Many people in the UK wear a red poppy at this time of year out of a laudable desire to honour and remember the victims of war.
28 Oct 2015
David Cameron’s mind-forg’d manacles
At Prime Minister’s Questions today, David Cameron repeatedly stated that if the government did not cut tax credits, then that money would have to be cut from education or the NHS.
Upcoming events
Savitri Hensman Book Launch
December 8, 2015
You are invited to join us at the launch of Savitri Hensman’s important new book, “Sexuality, struggle and saintliness: same-sex marriage and the church”.
Peacemaking and personal life past and present.
November 4, 2015
Ekklesia Chief Operating Officer, Virginia Moffatt, will be speaking at the Faringdon Peace Group, Friends Meeting House, Lechlade Road, Oxfords
Thursday 29 October 2015
29 Oct 2015
The Howard League responds to Liverpool prison report
The Howard League for Penal Reform has responded to Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons’ report on Liverpool prison which was published last week..
28 Oct 2015
White Feather Diaries tell stories of Quakers in First World War
Published by Quakers in Britain, the White Feather Diaries went live on Monday 26 October. Diarists tell the stories of conscientious objectors who said ‘No’ to war.
28 Oct 2015
UK supports Dubai police fair despite UAE torture record
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is supporting a trade fair hosted by the Dubai police this week, despite widespread use of police torture in the United Arab Emirates.
29 Oct 2015
Christian Aid funds to help victims of Afghanistan-Pakistan quake
Christian Aid has sent £50,000 to help meet the mounting needs of victims in both Afghanistan and Pakistan following the earthquake on 26 October.