United Kingdom

Royal family needs to return to Christian roots, says ex queen’s chaplain on arrest of former prince

Originally published in Premier Christian News A former chaplain to the late Queen Elizabeth II has described as a “tragedy” the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Six unmarked police cars and around eight plainclothes officers were pictured arriving at the […]

Church of England General Synod votes against blessing same-sex marriage after long debate

Originally published in Christian Daily International The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to end plans for stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in churches after extended debate. The decision also closes a years-long process that had examined whether such ceremonies could be introduced. Members this week approved a […]

Preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones

Originally published in Christian Today Britain’s controversial abortion buffer zones are being challenged in court again, this time by Stephen Green, who was found guilty of breaching a zone in Ealing. Green, who is perhaps better known for his campaign group Christian Voice, joins pro-life activist Isabel Vaughan-Spruce and Scottish grandmother Rose Docherty in falling […]

Christian group launches ‘Street Preacher’s Charter’ for UK Parliament following arrests for preaching

Originally published in The Christian Post A new “Street Preacher’s Charter” has been launched in the UK Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts from police.  The charter, drawn up by The Christian Institute, aims to protect street preaching […]

‘Islamophobia definition endangers freedom to criticise religion’, Labour peer warns

Originally published in The Christian Institute Government plans to define Islamophobia risk shutting down free speech, a Labour Peer has warned. In an interview with Politics Home, Lord Glasman urged the Prime Minister not to introduce an Islamophobia definition; a working group set up to agree suitable wording has already […]