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COP29 – Pedaling to conclusion 20/11/2024

200 cyclists have arrived at Baku, Azerbaijan, having cycled almost 4,000 miles from Paris. We need their passion to be matched in the committee rooms where delegations are hammering out compromises to rescue COP29. The Azerbaijan COP has been described … Continue reading

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What must we see at COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan? 

We are days away from one of the most important events of the international calendar – the COP Climate Summit. Countries can take actions independently but it is only by setting goals and implementing actions together and agreeing to be … Continue reading

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Looking at the Government Budget

Reflecting on the Budget The Let’s End Poverty campaign, which many churches are supporting, had called for a Budget that prioritised the poorest. This was not it. Everyone in the UK, including the least well off, will benefit from the … Continue reading

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All about Aoife

Hello, my name is Aoife, and I am the 2024/25 JPIT Comms Intern. This means that I will be running the social media, podcasts, and you may have already received the Stay and Prays I have been sending every day … Continue reading

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Introducing Florence

My name is Florence, and I am one of the new JPIT interns for 2024/25. My primary role is to support the Constituency Action Network (CAN), helping churches engage relationally with their MPs. I will also be doing public policy … Continue reading

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JPIT statement on the recent riots

Our church partners have expressed alarm and concern following the violence that we have witnessed on our streets in several towns and cities. We stand with those who are being subjected to violence and hatred in our communities. It is … Continue reading

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Invite Your MP to church

“GET TO KNOW YOUR MP” CHURCH SERVICE This is a wonderful way to make contact with your MP after their being elected on the 4th July. You may like to send them a congratulations or welcome card – and this … Continue reading

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Churches express outrage at the Rwanda Bill

An open letter, signed by over 250 organisations from across civil society in the UK, including the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches and the Church of Scotland, has been sent to the Prime Minister following the passing of the … Continue reading

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Churches to champion voter registration

As a General Election approaches, a new initiative has been launched that will equip local churches to increase democratic participation through registering people to vote, providing information about the need to have appropriate photo ID, and encouraging people to vote … Continue reading

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The Government’s re-writing of history

The sedate environment of the House of Lords descended into farce yesterday when Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister of State for the Cabinet Office, responded to questions on the Economic Activities of Public Bodies Bill (Anti-Boycott Bill). An extraordinary exchange demonstrated only … Continue reading

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