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2010 General Election Called

 
This morning Gordon Brown called for a General Election to be held on the 6th May 2010. 
 
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06 Apr
Posted by Lauren Sibuns

Coffee, muffins and politics!

Care's Gareth Davies reports from an Election Forum in a key marginal. (Continue reading)

01 Apr
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“My Manifesto? To allow vouchers for education – enabling those who wish to send their children to schools which may have a different ethos from the prevailing State system” Rev David Robertson

Real Choice in Education

I am extremely concerned that Scotland, which once had an education system which was the envy of the world, is increasingly turning into a dumbed down, illiterate (with one in five adults being at least partially illiterate) and educationally substandard society.  (Continue Reading)

01 Apr
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My Manifesto? To ensure that, even in these difficult times, we do not view cutting support to the poorest of the poor as an easy option. Dr. Murdo Macdonald

Support for the Poor

 
 “Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom” the prophet Ezekiel thunders. We think we can anticipate what he is going to say next- but instead of turning to the sexual sin with which we normally associate that city, the next phrase of the prophecy catches us unaware. (Continue Reading...)

31 Mar
Posted by Christopher McGee
“My Manifesto? I want politicians who have a long-term view and so when considering the issue of climate change they will implement policies that may only be seen in 2050.” Pete Chirnside, National Manager of Tearfund in Scotland

Justice, Honesty and Integrity

 
A growing, prospering and stable society has as its foundation built on justice, honesty and integrity. These characteristics are important in building a fair, equitable and secure society.  Alongside these attributes is a good dose of compassion. (continue reading)
 

30 Mar
Posted by Lauren Sibuns

*New Feature* - Hustings Locator

We’re delighted to be able to launch a new feature today. (Continue Reading)

29 Mar
Posted by Lauren Sibuns

Interview with Zoe Dixon

Our latest podcast! CARE's Dan Boucher interviews the Director of the Liberal Democrat Christian Forum, Zoe Dixon.

29 Mar
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This Week on MCC2010

This week, the second of our three-part series interviewing the Directors of the three biggest UK Political Parties’ Christian associations, was published on MCC2010. CARE's Dan Boucher interviewed the Director of the Conservative Christian Fellowship, Elizabeth Berridge who discussed her journey into faith and politics, the upcoming General Election, and how to get involved. (Contunue Reading...)
 

26 Mar
Posted by Christopher McGee

The Taxation of Families and the General Election

 
On Wednesday the Chancellor revealed the last budget before the General Election. In the next month or so we will have the chance to vote for the party or candidate that will best represent our views. We will decide on the basis of many factors, one of which we at CARE hope will relate to the fiscal policy proposals of the political parties and how they relate to the family. (Continue reading...)
 
26 Mar
Posted by Christopher McGee

Prayer & the Election

The Church of England have published some prayers for voters in the run-up to the election. Visit their General Election prayer page here. (continue reading)

CARE's recently published Election Prayer Points leaflet is also available. It can be downloaded by clicking here (PDF). Hard copies of this leaflet are also available from CARE.

26 Mar
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