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“My Manifesto? Ensuring responsible lending and the proper treatment of the poor in money matters.” Dr Luke Bretherton

Cap on Interest Rates

Each party to commit to follow the example of France, Germany, Italy and Poland by protecting its citizens by acting to curb exploitative lending (usury) (continue reading)

09 Mar
Posted by Lauren Sibuns
“My Manifesto? Call upon an incoming Government to apply itself to a commitment to ensure that the Christian faith is allowed to flourish fully and freely” John Glass, General Superintendent of the Elim Pentecostal Church

Freedom of Faith

Recognising that all expressions of Faith within our country should be allowed free and unhindered expression, I nevertheless would call upon an incoming Government to apply itself to a commitment to ensure that the Christian faith is allowed to flourish fully and freely and that all constraints to marginalise groups and individuals who wish to practice their faith are withdrawn. 
 

08 Mar
Posted by Lauren Sibuns

This Week on MCC2010

 
This week, MCC2010 is pleased to introduce a valuable resource for our supporters; our Policy and Resource Podcasts.
 

05 Mar
Posted by Christopher McGee

Hustings Podcast

In the second MCC2010 Podcast, Dan Boucher and Gareth Davies discuss a variety of questions and aspects regarding the hosting of and participating in, a local hustings. To read CARE's Hustings Guide, click here.

05 Mar
Posted by Christopher McGee
“My Manifesto? To see a clear, unambiguous affirmation of committed marriage and faithful parenting, that isn’t watered down by the qualification with which we are so familiar.” Rev Paul Perkin, St. Marks Battersea Rise

Support for Marriage and Family Life

There are many roots to the societal syndrome of drugs, gang violence, knife crime, theft, homelessness, alcoholism, truancy, educational under-performance, unemployment, much mental and physical illness, and so on. (Continue Reading)

04 Mar
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My Manifesto? Produce a Religious Liberties Bill - which, in the context of a tolerant, diverse and respectful society, allows religious belief to be honoured and protects personal conscience. Lord Alton of Liverpool

Religious Liberty

The Party which emerges as the guarantor of conscience and individual liberty, including the protection of religious freedom - repudiating the authoritarianism which seeks to impose party diktats on conscience questions such an abortion or euthanasia - deserves to make the most progress in this year's polls. (Continue reading)
 

03 Mar
Posted by Christopher McGee
“My Manifesto? Transferable tax allowances for parents of young children and child care vouchers available to extended family carers.” Steve Clifford, Evangelical Alliance General Director

Promoting Parenting in the Tax System

Over the last decade the Government has channelled large sums of money towards children with the goal of eradicating child poverty by 2020.  However, the wellbeing of children cannot be measured by material prosperity alone. (continue reading) 
 

02 Mar
Posted by Lauren Sibuns

Policy Podcast

 In the first of our policy podcasts, Dan Boucher and Rachel Davies discuss some of the issues surrounding prostitution and trafficking in the run up to the General Election.  To read our policy paper on this issue click here
 

02 Mar
Posted by Lauren Sibuns
“My Manifesto? For the next Government to formalise its relationship with Third Sector family tracing services.” Gareth Wallace, The Salvation Army

Family Tracing

The Salvation Army's Family Tracing Service works hard to restore and sustain family relationships by tracing relatives who have lost contact with each other, either recently or in the past. (continue reading) 
 

01 Mar
Posted by Lauren Sibuns

This Week on MCC2010...

This week on MCC2010 started with encouraging articles as reported in the Daily Telegraph of the impact the Christian vote is expected to play in the 2010 General Election. In response to the article, the Labour party stated that winning the election will require winning the ‘religious vote.’ (Continue reading)

26 Feb
Posted by Christopher McGee
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