British Isles
Brexit: repealing EU laws, and UK security
31 Mar 2017
Following Theresa May’s invoking Article 50 this week, the Government has tabled a bill to remove EU law from the statute book. Ministers promise a smooth and stable transition, with legislation ending the supremacy of EU…
Last week’s attack outside Parliament made headlines across the world. Many newspapers questioned how such an attack was possible in a fortified part of the city. Pray for our police and security services as they re-examine…
The terrible fruit
31 Mar 2017
The effect of violent, horrific video material and pornography on children (let alone adults) is well-known, but little-recognised officially. Once seen, it cannot be unseen; it is highly addictive and utterly destructive. The numbers of children…
To be taken seriously, must you hide your faith?
31 Mar 2017
Tim Farron, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, has expressed his disappointment with how society continues to be suspicious of people who have faith. Speaking to the Evening Standard, he suggested people are afraid to talk…
Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week (20-26 March)
31 Mar 2017
‘We’re not so different, you and me’ is the theme of My Feral Heart, a British film about a young man with Down’s Syndrome (DS). At the heart of the film are two intertwining themes: we…
Fracking in the UK
31 Mar 2017
Anti-fracking activists placed adverts in Leeds bus-stops stating that thousands of gallons of fracking fluid could be headed for the city. This overnight action was part of a national ‘Break the Chain’ fortnight, which also saw…