Christian Socialist Movement : Faith and Politics

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31 July 2010

Winning on the Doorstep

We want Britain to become more equal, more democratic and more sustainable. That is why today we have released our publication entitled 'Winning on the Doorstep' More ...

Compass

News from the Church of England for MPs and Peers

The Archbishop on the General Election, Easter, Places of Worship, the Robinhood Tax and the Equality Bill. More ...

Faith Forum for London Launch

Join the London Civic Forum for the launch of London Faith Forum on 15th March at Westminster Central Hall. More ...

It is Time Labour 'Did God'

CSM Member, Ed Jacobs writes, "Labour must return to its religious roots and reach out to religious communites." More ...

'Faith in Politics – Why Vote'- Archbishop of York

Archbishop of York- 'Don't let the BNP win at Westminster' He urges Christians to say 'Yes, I will stand up and be counted.' More ...

United Reform Church Reform Magazine

Get your free trial copy of URC's magazine 'Reform'. More ...

Labour 'must win religious vote' in election

In a speech Scottish Secutary Jim Murphy will call Labour back to their Christian Socialist roots in a push to win the 'religious vote' in the next election. More ...

TONY BLAIR VISITS PIONEERING INTERFAITH MALARIA INITIATIVE IN NIGERIA 300,000 Muslim and Christian F

Tony Blair participated in the work of the largest Muslim and Christian alliance in Africa led by the Nigerian Inter-Faith Action Association (NIFAA). Read about it here. More ...

Church of England disinvests from Vedanta Resources plc

Following advice from the Church’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group the Church of England's investing bodies have sold their shares in Vedanta Resources plc. More ...

Government backing for proposals on mandatory labelling of alcoholic products welcomed

The latest report from the Select Committee on alcohol has said labelling should be made manditory. This move has been welcomed by the Church of England More ...

The Importance of Sport

Andy Reed MP hosts an event to promote sport. MPs, and representatives ofUK Sport, Sport England, CCPR, LGA and BISL as well as Christians in Sport. More ...

SUSA GOES LIVE

SUSA website goes live on 3 February 2010 More ...

MP tells 10,000 Christians to claim promise of Jesus for capital

Labour's Vice Chair for Faith Groups last night called upon 10,000 Christians to help make Jesus' promise of life a reality for the people of London. More ...

McGill partners with Tony Blair Faith Foundation to expand research on religious issues

McGill University has become the first Canadian university – and the fourth in the world – to partner with the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s Faith and Globalisation Initiative. More ...

Unions Together write a personal letter regarding the Pleural Plaques Campaign

My Dad was always a Labour man and stuck with them through thick and thin. Now I need your help to make sure that this Labour Government do the right thing for the thousands of men and women who suffer from Pleural Plaques. More ...

MPs of many faiths agree on values document.

Guest speaker, Rt. Hon. Stephen Timms MP, Treasury Minister for the Labour party, stated that faith is a good starting point for politics and he, along with Rt. Hon. Alun Michael MP and others presented a Shared Values Document. More ...

Many faiths agree on common values from which to serve their communities.

On Tuesday, 29 September 2009, MPs of various faiths presented a Shared Values Document at the 3rd Annual Labour Party Faiths Reception. More ...

The Prime Minister Talks about Christianity in our Society.

Gordon Brown speaks to Victoria Laurence about faith, the role he thinks Christianity has in our society, how Christians can engage with politics and what he's least proud of since becoming PM. More ...

Justice For Pleural Plaques

Unions Together cncourages us to Sign a Petition calling for Victims of Pleural Plaques to be fairly compensated for their injuries. More ...

Assisted Dying Amendment Defeated!

CARE writes letter update explaining that the assisted dying amendment was defeated and that Peers have voted to keep the free speech clause! More ...

Culture Footprint

Featuring Andy Flannagan, one of the people of God making a difference in the world today, aiming to be an inspiring presence and telling the story of Christ in the culture. More ...

House of Lords to Legalize Assisted Suicide

CARE has launched a ‘4 peers campaign’ encouraging Christians to write to four peers each, asking them to vote for life by opposing amendments that would legalize assisted suicide. More ...

Not In My Name

We need to tell the world that the BNP do not speak for Britain - that the BNP are not there in our name. Will you add your name to our campaign? More ...

Baby Milk Action on Why it's Important to Boycott Nestle.

Mike Brady of Baby Milk Action gives Sheffield Live! radio a world exclusive on how Nestle are breaking the Global compact they have signed up to. More ...

Week of Prayer for Parliament 2009

7th to 12th June is the Week of Prayer for Parliament for 2009. Read Phil Togwell from 24-7's thoughts on the significance of this week More ...

Archbishops urge people to vote on 4 June

Archbishops encourage people to vote in Euro and local elections. More ...

24-7 prayer in Parliament

News of the week of prayer for Parliament and Government coming up on 7-12 June 2009. More ...