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News and stories relating to Westminster, Houses of Parliament, and the Government.

More long-term planning needed, say bishops in response to the King’s Speech

BISHOPS have welcomed aspects of the King’s Speech, but said that it lacks sufficient long-term planning in areas such as social care, mental health, and climate change

17 Nov 2023

Second Commissioner responds to MPs’ questions on Prayers of Love and Faith

THE Second Church Estates Commissioner, Andrew Selous MP, has responded to a set of questions about the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process, including the votes taken among the Bishops

27 Oct 2023

MP welcomes hints that legislation to ban conversion therapy is finally on its way

A BAN on conversion therapy will be brought forward by the Government in November, The Times reported on Wednesday

20 Oct 2023

Angela Tilby: Theresa May shows the purpose of politics

22 Sep 2023

Government goes quiet on its promise to ban conversion therapy

19 Sep 2023

Opinion: ‘Stopping the boats’ impoverishes the UK

28 Jul 2023

Enabling Bill drafted to chivvy Church of England over same-sex marriage

06 Jul 2023

Paul Vallely: Boris Johnson pantomime is no joke

16 Jun 2023

Retired priest among climate protesters referred to Attorney General

05 Jun 2023

Gambling reforms are needed without delay

12 May 2023

Government-sponsored review finds religion a force for good in the UK

26 Apr 2023

Are Cabinet members too rich to govern?

21 Apr 2023

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