Apr 19
A group of peers and clerics was in Syria hours after Saturday’s bombing, Christian Today has reported. (All our links open automatically in a new tab.) The delegation included Lord Dykes and was led by Baroness Cox. The trip was planned some months ago, and went ahead despite the bombings. Naturally, it attracted a chorus …
Feb 27
MPs Jim Shannon and Norman Lamb are leading a debate on Christian freedom in the House of Commons on Thursday. Westminster Hall will stage the debate at 1.30pm. The title is”Freedom of religion or belief.” Earlier this month Barnabas Fund published a booklet entitled ‘Turn the Tide’ to which we provide a link here. …
Aug 11
Homosexual activists and Muslims have seriously fallen out over alleged Islamophobia in last month’s London gay pride parade. And not long ago, veteran gay campaigner Peter Tatchell was urging homosexuals and Muslims to unite in solidarity against ‘oppression’. One supposes he meant from what is left of Christianity in this country. Muslim leaders have made …
Apr 25
As the political parties write their general election manifestos, one of them faces a particular challenge. The Conservatives might think they have an unassailable lead, but they could easily snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. And that would put Brexit in peril. NHI for the Self-Employed Firstly., they would dearly like their manifesto to give …
Mar 03
The chairman of the Bristol Magistrates who convicted two Christian preachers of a Public Order offence earlier this week is a leading Freemason, Christian Voice can disclose. Robert Stacey convicted Michael Overd and Michael Stockwell on Tuesday 28th February. He handed down £2016 worth of fines and costs each. He even refused a stay of execution …
Mar 02
A bus with an anti-transgender message in Spanish has been banned from Barcelona and not allowed to move in Madrid. And now a judge has supported Madrid’s capture of the bus, reports the BBC. Jose Juan Escalonilla said the bus could not move until the slogans, including “if you are born a man, you are …
Feb 28
Bristol Court tramples on freedom of speech A magistrates court in Bristol has convicted two Christian preachers charged with public order offences. The case against two other men collapsed. Justices of the Peace Mr Robert Stacey (Chairman), Mr Gerry McDermot and Mrs Josephine Ramsden gave judgment on Tuesday 28th February 2017. The justices rode roughshod …
Jan 26
A senior Government advisor, Dame Louise Casey, has said Christians in public life should not be allowed to hold traditional Christian views on marriage. Speaking to MPs on the Communities and Local Government Select Committee, Dame Louise said: ‘it is not okay for Catholic schools to be homophobic and anti-gay marriage. … it is not …
Oct 17
NatWest is to close the UK bank accounts of the RT news channel, known previously as Russia Today. The bank, part of the RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) group, wrote a letter to RT on Monday 17th October 2016. NatWest told its London office: “We have recently undertaken a review of your banking arrangements with us …
Jul 14
Last night, new Prime Minister Theresa May made six senior appointments, covering the three great offices of state (Chancellor, Home Office, Foreign Office), and created two new post-Brexit positions. Continue to pray for her appointments today. BORIS JOHNSON The most astonishing appointment last night was that of Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary. Mr Johnson is said …
