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A question was asked in the prime ministerial debate about “welfare”. Much of what was said in response by both candidates was either a gross oversimplification or simply incorrect.  It is telling that the only person who did not fall … Continue reading →

All you need to know before you vote Election Day is rapidly approaching, with an opportunity for us to cast a vote for who we would like to be our local MP, and therefore have a say in who will … Continue reading →

“I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer” – Isaiah 56:7 People need to bear witness to the courage and resilience of those who have lived experience of poverty – Attendee of … Continue reading →

“How you doin’?” This famous line from Joey, played by Matt LeBlanc in the late 90s and early 2000s American sitcom Friends, often brings a smile to those who recall the antics that would entail. When we are asked this … Continue reading →

At the Joint Public Issues Team we orient our work around six hopes for society, one of which is that politics will be characterised by listening, kindness and truthfulness. While politics has always been a mucky business, the 24 hour … Continue reading →

On 22 April the global military spending figures for the 2023 were released, and perhaps unsurprisingly, spending has increased across the world, with total global military expenditure reaching $2443 billion in 2023.[1] For the first time, all five continents saw … Continue reading →