Kate Forbes was people’s Favourite despite trial by media
SNP members voted for Health Secretary Humza Yousaf to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s first minister – becoming the first Muslim in the role. In second place was Christian MSP…
Church leaders challenge worship ban
by Andrew Halloway “Glaring inconsistencies” in the way churches are being treated English and Welsh church leaders have launched legal action against the closure of churches during the countries’ lockdowns.…
Religious parents unite to fight sex education
Parents have no say in what is taught By Andrew Halloway Christian, Jewish and Muslim parents have launched a legal challenge to the government’s new sex and relationship education (RSE)…
New religious freedom envoy
The Prime Minister has appointed Rehman Chishti MP as the new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. His brief includes the implementation of the recommendations in the report…
Government accepts persecution review in full
“Freedom of religion will be at heart of government policy” Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and the Bishop of Truro, Rt Rev Philip Mounstephen After years of virtual silence over the…