Politics

What next for the Occupy protests? Five steps to tackle corporate greed

Photo by Expect Best on Pexels.com The Occupy camp close to the London Stock Exchange and even closer to St. Paul’s Cathedral is a powerful visual symbol of protest and resistance. This ‘cry of rage’ against corporate greed illustrates the breakdown in trust between those heading up the world’s finances and the rest. St. Paul’s… Continue reading What next for the Occupy protests? Five steps to tackle corporate greed

Politics

Why abolishing the 50p tax rate would be morally wrong

This is a guest post written by Jonathan Chilvers. Jonathan leads a  homeless project and is part of Jubilee Church Leamington. He takes care to consistently contravene the 'no religion or politics' rule at  dinner table wherever he goes. Last week  Liberal Democrats were happily displaying  'I love the 50p tax' badges at their conference.… Continue reading Why abolishing the 50p tax rate would be morally wrong

Politics

Mentioning the ‘J’ word: Andy Hawthorne at the National Prayer Breakfast

At the National Prayer Breakfast at Parliament on Tuesday, 700 of the Great and Good assembled in the Westminster Hall in Parliament.  There are dangers that such an event can easily reflect a safe form of Christianity - one that has had its rough edges nicely rounded off, to ensure that it does not cause offence so that no one… Continue reading Mentioning the ‘J’ word: Andy Hawthorne at the National Prayer Breakfast

Politics

What do you think of the government’s ‘Big Society’ initiative?

I am speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast at Parliament next week on the subject of the government's 'Big Society' initiative.  It would really help me to have your honest perspective and feel free to leave comments to unpack your views....thanks!

Politics, Social action

Steve Chalke interview about the Big Society

Steve Chalke interviewed me about the work of the West London Mission and how this connects to the Big Society.  This interview was broadcast on Premier Radio last Friday.  If you fancy listening click here - I start off a bit boring but its gets better towards the end (I think)!