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Supreme Court and Brexit powers
09 Dec 2016
The UK's biggest constitutional case in decades, how we begin the process of leaving the EU, was discussed at the Supreme Court this week. Judgement is expected in January. The Government says it doesn't need MPs'…
Christians in parliament
09 Dec 2016
A recent ‘Investigating Faith’ event with David Suchet was attended by over a hundred parliamentarians, staff and guests. Dame Caroline Spelman MP interviewed David about his life, work & faith and the significance of the Bible…
Boris’s ‘awkward comments'
09 Dec 2016
Boris Johnson accused Saudi Arabia of engaging in ‘proxy wars’ in the Middle East, and Middle East politicians of ‘twisting and abusing religion for political gain’, adding that Iran and Saudi Arabia were ‘puppeteering’ because of…
Bishops call for rail strikes to end
09 Dec 2016
Sussex bishops have urged for an end to the ‘cycle of blame’ and ‘misery’ that is impacting Southern Rail commuters. In a letter addressed to bodies from all sides of the Southern Rail dispute, the bishops'…
Change driving political upheavals
09 Dec 2016
Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi resigned after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution. In Germany a wave of violence is increasing, with over fifty attacks every day on…
Latvia: freedom and soft hearts
09 Dec 2016
Every week, Greater Europe Mission (GEMISSION) lifts a country in prayer. This week, we join in prayer for Latvia, with thick forests, cool beaches and a history of being bullied. Political power and cultural influence have…