United Kingdom

Irish PM surprised at voters strong defence of marriage in constitution

Originally published in Faithwire Voters in Ireland swiftly rejected a governmental referendum aimed at redefining language in the nation’s constitution centering on the importance of marriage and the family. The country’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, was surprised by the failure. “Clearly we got it wrong,” he said. “While the old adage is […]

UK lawmakers reject ‘conversion therapy’ ban

Originally published in CBN News Lawmakers in the UK have largely voted against a “conversion therapy” ban that would penalise anyone who attempts to help people seeking freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion. The Conversion Therapy Prohibition (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Bill was scheduled for a second […]

Calls for Scotland to criminalise purchase of sex

Originally published in Christian Today A Christian charity is calling on the Scottish government to follow other countries in criminalising the purchase of sex.  CARE for Scotland is urging the Scottish government to push ahead with legislation that would target the demand side.  It accused the Scottish government of “dragging […]

Huge crowd fills streets of London in march against antisemitism

Originally published in Fox News Over 100 000 people marched through London on Sunday with a message of solidarity against antisemitism, marking one of the largest demonstrations of its type since 1936. The protest against antisemitism comes as the numbers of antisemitic incidents continue to rise following the Oct. 7 invasion of Israel by […]

Church of England votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples

Originall published in The Christian Post The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination’s stance on same-sex relationships. The Bishop of Oxford proposed the amendment for these trial services, […]

UK ‘thought police’ strike again as pro-life volunteer fined for praying silently near abortion clinic

Originally published in Christian Today Police priorities have been questioned after a UK pro-life volunteer was fined for praying silently within an abortion clinic “buffer zone”. Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was fined in Birmingham on October 18 despite being twice vindicated after previous arrests for praying silently in abortion clinic buffer zones. […]