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Representing Christians and churches in the corridors of power across the UK

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Assisted Dying Inquiry: important things you need to know

Assisted Dying Inquiry: important things you need to know

In our response to an inquiry by the Health and Social Care Committee, we encouraged MPs to prioritise improving palliative care, instead of legalising assisted suicide
Analysis
What the government must consider in its upcoming conversion therapy bill

What the government must consider in its upcoming conversion therapy bill

The UK government will shortly publish their plans to address conversion practices but there are significant risks to individual freedom and everyday church practices
News
Gender recognition & Scottish devolution: How can we respond?

Gender recognition & Scottish devolution: How can we respond?

Chris Ringland (Public policy officer, Scotland) discusses how we can respond to this significant cultural moment
News
Westminster: our work is not done – what does this mean for 2023?

Westminster: our work is not done – what does this mean for 2023?

2022 has been a year of unprecedented change in government and a lot is still up in the air as we look to the coming year
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NI: Miscarriage and the church – is it still a taboo?

NI: Miscarriage and the church – is it still a taboo?

Our submission to the NI ‘Miscarriage Leave and Pay Consultation’ points to the crucial role that churches can play in helping women and families deal with miscarriage
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Scotland: Government told commercial sexual exploitation must stop

Scotland: Government told commercial sexual exploitation must stop

Evangelical Alliance Scotland and Restore Glasgow are calling for legislative change to protect the vulnerable and recognise commercial exploitation as a crime
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Scottish Independence: How did we get here?

Scottish Independence: How did we get here?

The UK supreme court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to bring forward an independence referendum under its devolved powers
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ChurchWorks summit: exploring how the church can tackle the big issues

ChurchWorks summit: exploring how the church can tackle the big issues

It’s time for the church and government to think and act collaboratively in addressing issues relating to wellbeing, family and the cost of living crisis
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Eight changes you should know about from the Autumn Statement

Eight changes you should know about from the Autumn Statement

Was it good news for those most in need during the cost of living crisis – and how are our members responding?
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Church and policymakers unite in parliament to talk cost of living

Church and policymakers unite in parliament to talk cost of living

Parliamentarians, civil servants and Christian leaders come together to discuss how the church and government can work together to tackle the cost of living crisis
Opinion
What do Rishi's policy promises mean for the UK?

What do Rishi's policy promises mean for the UK?

Reflecting on some of the PM's policies which aim to deliver his party's 2019 manifesto
Analysis
How can Christians respond to political chaos?

How can Christians respond to political chaos?

What does peace look like amid the current political rollercoaster of events?
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