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Friday, 07 October 2011 13:29
Prayers in Local Councils and Parliament
The Christian Peoples Alliance is opposing attempts to ban prayers at local council meetings. Two councils in East Sussex have been warned that Christian prayers are ‘not part of their duties’. The warnings come despite Christian…
Friday, 07 October 2011 13:27
DDuncan Smith asks for tax break for married couples
The Work and Pensions secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, urged the Prime Minister on Wednesday to recognise marriage in the tax system in an effort to encourage ‘couple formation’ and stable families, reports Christian Concern for our…
Friday, 07 October 2011 13:26
Thousands say 'People First' in Scottish anti-cuts march
Last weekend thousands of people marched in Glasgow protesting against government cuts and calling for a just UK-wide economic policy. The People First rally brought together politicians from a range of parties, trade unionists and faith…
Thursday, 29 September 2011 19:18
Morality still matters
Nearly half of people are prepared to change their vote for moral reasons. The personal moral standards of politicians and journalists still matter to most of the population, a ComRes poll for think tank Theos has…
Thursday, 29 September 2011 19:15
X Factor in hot water again
The X Factor was embroiled in a fresh sleaze row after screening raunchy scenes from a contestants' drink-fuelled party before the watershed. The ITV1 show was accused of 'not taking its responsibilities seriously' after it featured…
Thursday, 29 September 2011 18:59
Medical Council to continue case against Christian doctor
A GMC Investigatory Committee has decided to continue to pursue the case against Dr Richard Scott, the Kent GP accused by a patient of sharing his faith in a one-to-one consultation, despite the witness not being…