--- title: Advocacy date: 2018-03-23T16:32:00+00:00 author: Alexandra Davis canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy" section: Pages --- We work to represent and resource evangelical Christians in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Politics affects every aspect of our lives and Jesus calls us to care for our society and those in our communities. As a team, we engage across a wide range of [public policy](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/could-you-respond-to-government-consultations) issues, advocating for evangelical voices in the public square. ### What we are saying ##### Explore our briefings, articles and comment pieces grappling with today’s big issues, and opportunities for you to take action. [ ![Vote in UK elections](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Website-Featured-image-600-x-600-px-Website.png) ![Website Featured image 600 x 600 px Website](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Website-Featured-image-600-x-600-px-Website.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/may-2026-elections) [#### Vote in UK elections ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/may-2026-elections) Ahead of the elections on Thursday 7 May, we will produce resources to help you live out your Christian faith in your attitudes and actions. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/may-2026-elections) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/may-2026-elections) [ ![Do evangelicals feel free to live out their faith?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Page image](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Page-image.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/do-evangelicals-feel-free-to-live-out-their-faith) [#### Do evangelicals feel free to live out their faith? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/do-evangelicals-feel-free-to-live-out-their-faith) Mark McQuoid discusses the latest research from the Evangelical Alliance, which explores UK evangelicals' views on their religious freedoms [ ![Mark McQuoid](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/mark-mc-quoid) [ Mark McQuoid ](/author/mark-mc-quoid) 24 March 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/do-evangelicals-feel-free-to-live-out-their-faith) [ ![Assisted suicide rejected by Scottish Parliament](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Scottish Parliament Debating Chamber 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Scottish_Parliament_Debating_Chamber_2.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-rejected-by-scottish-parliament) [#### Assisted suicide rejected by Scottish Parliament ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-rejected-by-scottish-parliament) In rejecting the proposed new law politicians vote to protect life and the dignity of all, especially the most vulnerable [ ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 18 March 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-rejected-by-scottish-parliament) [ ![Reflections on the government’s social cohesion plan and anti-Muslim hostility definition](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Rt Hon Steve Reed MP Streatham and Croydon North Labour Coop](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Rt-Hon-Steve-Reed-MP-Streatham-and-Croydon-North-Labour-Coop.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/reflections-on-the-governments-social-cohesion-plan-and-anti-muslim-hostility-definition) [#### Reflections on the government’s social cohesion plan and anti-Muslim hostility definition ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/reflections-on-the-governments-social-cohesion-plan-and-anti-muslim-hostility-definition) In recent meetings with government ministers and officials, our head of public policy reflects on whether Labour’s action plan can bring a divided Britain together [ ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/alicia-edmund) [ Alicia Edmund ](/author/alicia-edmund) 24 March 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/reflections-on-the-governments-social-cohesion-plan-and-anti-muslim-hostility-definition) [ ![Abortion decriminalisation: abortion up to birth – why should we care?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Ultrasound image of baby in the womb](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Ultrasound-image-of-people.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/abortion-decriminalisation-abortion-up-to-birth-why-should-we-care) [#### Abortion decriminalisation: abortion up to birth – why should we care? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/abortion-decriminalisation-abortion-up-to-birth-why-should-we-care) Dawn McAvoy, Both Lives UK lead, comments on last week’s vote in parliament [ ![Dawn McAvoy](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/dawn-mcavoy) [ Dawn McAvoy ](/author/dawn-mcavoy) 24 March 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/abortion-decriminalisation-abortion-up-to-birth-why-should-we-care) [ ![Should we ban social media for under-16s?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Social media pic](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Social-media-pic.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/should-we-ban-social-media-for-under-16s) [#### Should we ban social media for under-16s? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/should-we-ban-social-media-for-under-16s) What does Christianity say about the importance of real world connection? [ ![Mark Gilmore](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/mark-gilmore) [ Mark Gilmore ](/author/mark-gilmore) 11 February 2026 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/should-we-ban-social-media-for-under-16s) [ ![Special educational needs system at “breaking point” – how the church can speak up](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Pexels pixabay 207756](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/pexels-pixabay-207756.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/special-educational-needs-system-at-breaking-point-how-the-church-can-speak-up) [#### Special educational needs system at “breaking point” – how the church can speak up ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/special-educational-needs-system-at-breaking-point-how-the-church-can-speak-up) Over a million children are not receiving the education they deserve – what you need to know about the Education Committee’s latest report [ ![Anna Iliescu](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/anna-lliescu) [ Anna Iliescu ](/author/anna-lliescu) 21 October 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/special-educational-needs-system-at-breaking-point-how-the-church-can-speak-up) [ ![Cross Section](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Cross Section website card 2025](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Cross-Section-website-card-2025_2025-06-26-090319_nkjz.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) [#### Cross Section ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) Our latest podcast hosting conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section) Loading... ## Everything Advocacy Sign up for a monthly update from the advocacy team, keeping you in the loop on the latest public policy and public leadership news, as well as how you can get involved. Keeping your data secure is very important to us. By providing your personal details you agree to allow the Evangelical Alliance to contact you either on the basis of the consents you have given us or for our Legitimate Interests in accordance with current data protection regulations. We will never make your personal data available for marketing purposes to external individuals or organisations. For more information view our [privacy policy](/privacy-policy) or email [info@eauk.org](mailto:%20info@eauk.org). By signing up you agree to our [Data Protection Statement](/privacy-policy#data-protection-statement) Keeping your data secure is very important to us. By providing your personal details you agree to allow the Evangelical Alliance to contact you either on the basis of the consents you have given us or for our Legitimate Interests in accordance with current data protection regulations. We will never make your personal data available for marketing purposes to external individuals or organisations. For more information view our [privacy policy](/privacy-policy) or email [info@eauk.org](mailto:%20info@eauk.org). ### Take action on local and national issues [ Event ![Prayer gathering for the Scottish Parliament election](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Plain-Holyrood-header.png) ![Plain Holyrood header](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Plain-Holyrood-header.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/scotland/prayer-gathering-for-the-scottish-parliament-election) [#### Prayer gathering for the Scottish Parliament election ](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/scotland/prayer-gathering-for-the-scottish-parliament-election) Join us to pray at this significant moment for our nation Thursday 30 April 2026 Upcoming event [](https://www.eauk.org/about-us/nations/scotland/prayer-gathering-for-the-scottish-parliament-election) [ Event ![Politics briefing: All you need to know about Martyn's Law and its impact on churches](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Politics briefing web card v2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Politics-briefing-web-card-v2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/politics-briefing-everything-you-need-to-know-about-martyns-law-and-how-it-will-impact-churches) [#### Politics briefing: All you need to know about Martyn's Law and its impact on churches ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/politics-briefing-everything-you-need-to-know-about-martyns-law-and-how-it-will-impact-churches) In 2027, many churches and Christian ministries will have new responsibilities to protect against terrorist attacks – do you know what this means for you? Tuesday 28 April 2026 Upcoming event [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/politics-briefing-everything-you-need-to-know-about-martyns-law-and-how-it-will-impact-churches) [ ![From PIP payments to SEND: reframing the conversation on disability](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![CS Ep 111 Thumbnail small](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/CS-Ep-111-Thumbnail-small.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/from-pip-payments-to-send-reframing-the-conversation-on-disability) [#### From PIP payments to SEND: reframing the conversation on disability ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/from-pip-payments-to-send-reframing-the-conversation-on-disability) "We are not a burden" [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/from-pip-payments-to-send-reframing-the-conversation-on-disability) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/from-pip-payments-to-send-reframing-the-conversation-on-disability) [ ![NOW OPEN: Statutory safeguarding guidance for schools and colleges consultation](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Taylor Flowe - unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/taylor-flowe-4nKOEAQaTgA-unsplash_2023-11-07-115035_itus.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/now-open-statutory-safeguarding-guidance-for-schools-and-colleges-consultation) [#### NOW OPEN: Statutory safeguarding guidance for schools and colleges consultation ](https://www.eauk.org/now-open-statutory-safeguarding-guidance-for-schools-and-colleges-consultation) The Labour government have published draft policy proposals and new guidance [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/now-open-statutory-safeguarding-guidance-for-schools-and-colleges-consultation) [](https://www.eauk.org/now-open-statutory-safeguarding-guidance-for-schools-and-colleges-consultation) [ ![Policy briefings](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Levelling Up 23 February 2022](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Levelling-Up-23-February-2022.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/policy-issues) [#### Policy briefings ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/policy-issues) Read our summaries of government policy [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/policy-issues) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/policy-issues) [ ![Violence against women and girls](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![I Stock 1001313596](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/iStock-1001313596.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/violence-against-women-and-girls) [#### Violence against women and girls ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/violence-against-women-and-girls) Understanding and getting involved in the mission to halve violence against women and girls [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/violence-against-women-and-girls) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/violence-against-women-and-girls) [ ![Three reasons why the church must press further into political and public engagement on poverty](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Joel muniz 3k3l2brxmw Q unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/joel-muniz-3k3l2brxmwQ-unsplash_2025-09-25-092642_jlgq.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/poverty-in-northern-ireland-our-response-to-the-anti-poverty-strategy) [#### Three reasons why the church must press further into political and public engagement on poverty ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/poverty-in-northern-ireland-our-response-to-the-anti-poverty-strategy) Public policy officer Amy Scott highlights how the church can bring faith, influence and hope to the public conversation on tackling poverty in Northern Ireland [ ![Amy Scott](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/amy-scott) [ Amy Scott ](/author/amy-scott) 25 September 2025 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/poverty-in-northern-ireland-our-response-to-the-anti-poverty-strategy) [ ![Speak Up](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Speak up website card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/logos/Website-card-template-1_2022-08-09-150920_nvkb.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/speak-up) [#### Speak Up ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/speak-up) Building confidence in our gospel freedoms [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/speak-up) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/speak-up) [ ![Connect with your local representatives](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Three tips for connecting with your local EA dark blue representative 2025](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Three-tips-for-connecting-with-your-local-EA-dark-blue-representative-2025.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) [#### Connect with your local representatives ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) A resource to help you begin to build relationships with your elected representatives and to encourage you to pray for and support them [ Stay connected ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/connect-resource)