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Asylum and Migration, Blog · 21 June, 2017

We are all connected

We are all connected The events of the past six months have been truly shocking, haven’t they? It has sometimes felt that we have only just caught our breath from the last disaster, and then the news breaks, and it all starts over again. I can’t recall another time in my life when I have woken …

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Asylum and Migration, Blog · 7 December, 2016

A Very British Christmas: Ayana’s story

A Very British Christmas. What images does that phrase conjure up in your head? For many of us, the idea of A Very British Christmas equates to the promise of the annual Strictly Come Dancing special, or the arrival of Pret’s Christmas sandwich range. Of course, for decades, Christian …

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Blog, Politics and Elections, Prayers · 4 October, 2016

It’s been a tough year in politics; our Politicians need our prayers.

Over the weekend, MPs, party members, charities and lobbyists have been gathering in Birmingham ahead of Conservative Party Conference, which started yesterday. As with the Labour Party Conference, JPIT denominations will be part of a wider faith leader’s delegation, joining Salvation Army and …

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Action, Asylum and Migration, Blog, Brief, Reflection · 14 July, 2016

Have we already forgotten about the refugee crisis?

It’s been a busy few weeks in politics, to say the least. What’s happened? Well, Brexit, leadership elections on both sides, and a new Prime Minister, installed just yesterday, for good measure. Can you remember life before the referendum? It seems a long time ago now, and sometimes, it feels …

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