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Insulting the disabled…again
Last month the Leader of the Opposition gave a speech about disability benefits that resurrected the discredited “Skiver v Striver” rhetoric of 15 years ago. This time it is “Makers v Takers”, a slogan which she did not make, but … Continue reading
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Gaza – Calls for Change
The Church of Scotland, United Reformed Church, Methodist Church and Baptist Union have each called for change in light of the worsening treatment of people in Gaza. Each of the statements note our duty to speak out, witnesses to the … Continue reading
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For Goodness Sake! What’s the plan?
Are you wondering what’s going to happen at our 2025 Justice Conference For Goodness Sake!? Speaker announcements are winding their way to you but, for now, here’s a sneak peak of what you can expect on the day: Morning Welcome … Continue reading
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Why we handed in a letter to the Government asking them to Stop Rosebank…
On Wednesday the 23rd July we handed in a letter at the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to ask Sir Keir Starmer to stop the Rosebank oil field. This is the same day the International Court of … Continue reading
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Christians Urge Abandonment of Fossil Fuels
At lunchtime today a letter on behalf of 18 Christian organisations and denominations – including the Baptist Union, United Reformed Church and Methodist Church – was delivered to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Energy Security and … Continue reading
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Reach out in peace: Positive preparation for times of unrest
When tensions rise in communities, churches can be agents of peace, compassion, sanctuary, solidarity and support. Below we suggest five ways that church leaders can prepare positively – to be ready to lead, respond and care well at times of … Continue reading
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Lobbying MPs for Climate Justice
Members of the Baptist Union, Methodist Church and United Reformed Church lobbied members of parliament for climate justice last week. On Wednesday 9 July, around 5000 people from throughout the UK came together in London to ask MPs to act … Continue reading
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Restoring nature for a safer, healthier future
One of JPIT’s Six Hopes is for ‘a planet where our environment is renewed‘. As part of our preparation for the Climate Coalition’s Mass Lobby on the 9th of July we invited Sarah Hulme (Rural Mission and Ministry officer for the … Continue reading
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Tactical nuclear weapons won’t provide security
This week the UK government has announced its intention to undertake a new nuclear mission. Keir Starmer indicated that the purchase of 12 US F-35A aircraft will provide the capacity for the UK to threaten states with US-made B61 tactical … Continue reading
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Responding Prayerfully to the Assisted Dying Bill
Following the recent vote on “The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill” in the House of Commons, I know that people with a wide range of lived experiences and perspectives are feeling anxious. In his blog on the bill, JPIT’s … Continue reading
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