Jenna Lyle

Evangelicals urge Cameron and Clegg to lead in ‘spirit of trust and cooperation’

The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the new Government formed by David Cameron and Nick Clegg as the two leaders sought today to reassure the British public that their Government would last.

Bishop’s prayer for MPs as Cameron and Clegg inch towards historic deal

The Bishop of Chichester, the Rt Rev John Hind, has issued a prayer for newly elected MPs in which he stresses the need for them to work for the good of all.

Archbishop expresses 'outrage' over voters being turned away

Archbishop of York says it is an "outrage" that thousands of people were unable to cast their votes because polling stations were not prepared for the high turnout.

UK heads to polls to cast votes in General Election

Polling stations across the UK have opened their doors as millions head to the polls to cast their votes in the most tightly contested General Election in decades.

Alarm over street preacher’s arrest

The arrest of a street preacher has renewed concern over religious freedom for Christians in the UK.

Bishop asks people to vote for common good, not personalities

The Bishop of Hereford is urging people not to vote according to the personalities of the main party leaders on May 6, but the policies that will benefit the whole nation and planet.

Cameron defends Tory candidate over gay ‘demons’ claims

Conservative leader David Cameron has come out in support of a Christian Tory parliamentary candidate following a report in the Observer that a church she founded tried to “cure” homosexuals of their “demons”.

Faith and ethnic communities make united stand against racist politics

Faith and ethnic communities are appealing to voters to support parties opposed to the politics of hatred and fear on May 6.

Mayor of Hiroshima backs UK churches’ campaign against nuclear weapons

The Mayor of Hiroshima has praised a campaign by churches in the UK calling for greater commitment to a nuclear-free world from governments.

Churches tell Christians to vote on issues that matter to them

The leaders of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches are calling on Christians to use their vote “responsibly” on May 6.

Christian relationship counsellor loses appeal bid

A Christian relationship counsellor has lost his bid to bring his dismissal before the Court of Appeal.

Dropped Tory candidate defends homosexuality comments

A Conservative candidate suspended on Tuesday for saying homosexuality was “not normal” has spoken in defence of his comments.

MPs motivated to serve might restore trust in Government, says bishop

The Bishop of Wolverhampton has said that the MPs' expenses scandal only served to reveal the dedication of honourable politicians.

Christians question Westminster Declaration

Christian groups have called into question a declaration urging Christians to vote according to their conscience in the General Election.

Global South Anglicans vow to act against US Church’s pro-gay shift

Some 130 Anglican leaders from the Global South have condemned The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC) over its plans to consecrate a second openly gay bishop despite huge opposition from within the Anglican Communion.

Archbishop tells English to be proud of their country

The Archbishop of York has told the English to celebrate their patron saint and be proud of their country on St George’s Day.