I sat down virtually with Ruth (Project Director) and Amy (Heritage Officer) from Englesea Brook Museum in Cheshire to talk about the intersection of heritage and justice, through the lens of Primitive Methodism. As a former history student, I have a firm …
Politics and Elections
Love Thy Neighbour: Conference 2026
We are really excited to announce that we are joining with Better Story, Christian Aid and Fellowship of Reconciliation for a conference this October in London! Join us for a day of conversations about faith, politics and polarisation, asking questions such as: Get your tickets now …
Church leaders write to new Prime Minister
Leaders from the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have written to Andy Burnham as he takes up office as Prime Minister, assuring him of their prayers and offering partnership in pursuing justice and peace. The letter, signed by the Revd Mark Slaney and Caroline Stead …
Can democracy survive perpetual outrage?
There are few things more important to a healthy democracy than integrity. Those who hold public office should be expected to tell the truth, keep their promises where they can, admit mistakes when they cannot, and exercise power with humility and accountability. When they fall short, they should …
What should be in the King’s Speech?
As we continue to see the ramifications of last week’s English local and devolved Scottish and Welsh elections, Westminster will – in theory – go back to usual on Wednesday with the state opening of parliament. The King will give a government-written speech laying out their priorities for the next …
Faith leaders defend the right to protest
Last month, 19 faith leaders - including representatives from the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed churches - signed a letter coordinated by Quakers in Britain defending the right to protest. The letter opposes the introduction of a "cumulative disruption" clause in the Crime and Policing …
Lobbying MPs for Climate Justice
Members of the Baptist Union, Methodist Church and United Reformed Church lobbied members of parliament for climate justice last week. On Wednesday 9 July, around 5000 people from throughout the UK came together in London to ask MPs to act now for a healthier, fairer, safer future. You can see find …
Eight million people are excluded from the electoral register. What can we do about it?
The Electoral Commission estimates that eight million people are missing from the electoral register. The people missing are disproportionately those who are young, private renters and from minority ethnic communities. This is because the registration system was designed in a way which makes it …
Repeatedly taking the easy choice on welfare
JPIT's Paul Morrison responds to potential disability benefit cuts. In the November 2024 budget the Chancellor decided to keep the last government’s £3bn of disability benefit cuts which were pencilled in for the next three years. This was called a “difficult decision”. Over the past week, the …
Engaging with the Assisted Dying debates faithfully, prayerfully and compassionately
“Death is the final taboo”; isn’t that what they say? Well, perhaps not so much at the moment. A new bill asking MPs to consider legalising assisted dying is coming before parliament for a debate on the 29th November. Despite being a private members bill (a bill that is not proposed by the …