Care's Political Manifesto What topic do you want to hear from the politicians before the next elections
“My Manifesto? A significant increase in government funding for Hospice Care.” Nola Leach, Chief Executive of CARE

Increase Support for Hospice Care

 
The debate about assisted suicide has intensified in recent months. We have seen many high profile calls for a change to the current law and yesterday the Director of Public Prosecutions launched the Crown Prosecutions Service’s policy on assisted suicide.  CARE is deeply concerned about any attempt to legalise assisted suicide and has a long history of campaigning on this issue. (Continue reading)
 

26 Feb
Posted by Christopher McGee

CPS publish assisted suicide policy

 A roundup of coverage of today's publication of the Crown Prosecution Services assisted suicide policy. (Continue reading...)

 
 
The Times - Mercy killers to face the full rigour of criminal law, says DPP

25 Feb
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"My Manifesto? The courage to speak the truth to voters about climate change and to implement policies far-reaching enough to address it." Dr. Jonathan Chaplin

Defining Issues?

What issues should Christians see as central to the election? Years ago I heard the fine Christian politician David (now Lord) Alton point out the crucial difference between a 'single issue' and a 'defining issue'. The former - foxhunting, or the rate of VAT, perhaps - may be important but have limited consequences for other social issues, while the latter disclose a pathology at the very heart of a society. (continue reading)

24 Feb
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“My Manifesto? Increased and better support services to those wishing to exit prostitution." Josephine Knowles, Training Manager for Beyond the Streets

Support Services

Entry into prostitution for many people is not a lifestyle choice but a process involving a complicated range of factors, such as poverty, homelessness, drug dependency, debt, and abuse of vulnerability.  In such circumstances, exiting prostitution can seem like an impossible option despite a desire to do so. Thankfully there are people available to help women on that critical journey. (continue reading)
 

23 Feb
Posted by Lauren Sibuns

Labour interest in the 'religious vote'

Another day and another article highlights the significance of the so-called "religious vote." As reported this morning Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy points out that Labour must listen to the concerns of religious voters if they are to win a fourth term (continue reading).

23 Feb
Posted by Stuart Noble

The Christian Vote?

 Writing in today's Daily Telegraph George Pitcher notes (continue reading)...
"There is a religious vote in Britain and our party psephologists would do well to mark it, particularly at a time when any ideological constituency could make all the difference to an election result." 

22 Feb
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“My Manifesto? To see from all political parties the introduction of money education courses to be provided for those going through insolvency as a condition of the process.” Chris Tapp, Director of Credit Action

Money Education

As we approach the general election, one policy commitment that Credit Action would like to see from all political parties is the introduction of money education courses to be provided for those going through insolvency as a condition of the process. (Continue Reading)

22 Feb
Posted by Lauren Sibuns

This week on MCC2010

 
A week has now passed since the launch of the Make the Cross Count 2010 website; new resources have been posted every day to inform and further equip our supporters. (Continue reading)

19 Feb
Posted by Christopher McGee
“My Manifesto? The issues of fair trade, global poverty, preventable disease and universal primary education are of critical importance." Nicky Gumbel, Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton

Thinking Globally

While the country may be in recession and there are calls for cuts in government expenditure, it would be tempting to reduce the level of overseas aid. But the issues of fair trade, global poverty, preventable disease and universal primary education are of critical importance and should remain high on the agenda of any first-world government. I know all the main political parties recognise this and I trust it will be reflected in their manifesto commitments.

Rev Nicky Gumbel is vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London

17 Feb
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Speaking Up

 
Sitting in Sarah’s* kitchen, listening to her talk as I clutched a hot mug of tea, I had the realisation that I was in the presence of someone truly remarkable. Sarah has experienced more than her fair share of trauma and pain, yet she still exuded warmth, faith and an incredible amount of hope. (continue reading)

17 Feb
Posted by Christopher McGee
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