Category Archives: Politics

Big Society: Engagement not endorsement, says Methodist Church

Methodist Conference continues. One interesting topic of debate is how the Church reponds to the Conservative Government’s ‘Big Society’. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to listen into the debate, but here’s the press release: Today the Methodist Church agreed that, … Continue reading

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£3 billion down payment sir? That’ll do nicely…

From the Methodist Church News Service: Church leaders oppose Government’s decision to sign a £3 billion cheque for nuclear submarines that might not be bought Church leaders have denounced the Government’s decision yesterday to spend at least £3 billion on … Continue reading

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Methodist Church criticises the Government’s alcohol ‘responsibility deal’

From the Methodist Church News Service: The Methodist Church has criticised the Government’s “responsibility deal” to tackle alcohol abuse, saying that it prioritises the drinks industry over the vulnerable. Rachel Lampard, Public Issues Team Leader for the Methodist Church, said:“We … Continue reading

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Church appalled by ‘absurd’ plans to sideline homeless in Westminster

From the Methodist Church News Service: The Methodist Church has condemned plans by Westminster City Council to ban rough sleeping and soup runs for the homeless as ‘disgusting’ and ‘absurd’. The Council is planning to pass a by-law that that … Continue reading

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ConDem government axes 500 debt advisors

Day after day we see decisions made by the UK government that betray a total lack of joined up thinking and baffle common sense. As the state of the British economy puts more strain on individuals’  finances, levels of personal … Continue reading

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Pinoy ‘Monopoly’!

As we often fill an idle moment or two playing Monopoly, Nat was happy to find the Philippine Edition in a toyshop yesterday. The main difference from old skool Monopoly is the inclusion of a ‘Speed Die’, which I presume … Continue reading

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“A shining example of the art of the possible”

With all the economic gloom and doom about it’s good to hear that one person is upbeat about the economy, and that person is the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne. Yesterday in Parliament Osborne gave a characteristically optimistic spin … Continue reading

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