Robert Parr
Prayer at home can be illegal, MSP confirms
The member of the Scottish Parliament behind abortion buffer zones has conceded that there are circumstances in which praying in one’s home could constitute a breach of the law, despite previously rubbishing such claims by US Vice-President JD Vance as “misinformation”.
MP joins pro-lifers in calling for end to NI 'horrific abortion law'
Anti-abortion campaigners have called for an end to Northern Ireland’s “extreme abortion regime” after official figures recorded the highest ever number of abortions in the province.
Evangelical Alliance CEO opposes international aid cuts
The CEO of the Evangelical Alliance has criticised the government’s plan to boost defence spending by cutting back on international aid.
Yvette Cooper replacing Nelson says it all
Parliament’s portraits should say something more than just “Yvette Cooper woz ‘ere, 2025.”
New Syrian regime keeping promises to respect Christians - so far
When the government of Bashar al-Assad fell in December last year, many Christians were concerned that the new regime, dominated as it is by al-Qaeda offshoot HTS, could spell trouble for Syria’s religious minorities. Two months in however, the signs are generally positive.
Will our children still say, 'It's a free country'?
This is not just about Keir Starmer’s Britain; this has been going on for a long time now and the Tories did nothing to stop the rot.
Kate Forbes backs single sex spaces for women
The Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Kate Forbes MSP, has said that she is “unequivocally” in favour of single-sex spaces as “a critical part of how we protect women”.
Pope's condition improves, remains critical
Pope Francis remains in a critical condition in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, despite a “slight improvement” in his overall health.
Equality law change risks religious liberty in Northern Ireland
The Christian Institute (CI) has warned that attempts to unify decades of equality legislation in Northern Ireland may have unforeseen consequences for religious liberty in the province.
Pastor charged with violating abortion buffer zone thankful for support
A retired pastor has thanked his worldwide supporters for standing by him as he faces prosecution for preaching in an abortion buffer zone.
European Evangelical Alliance prays for 'sustainable peace and justice' in Ukraine
European evangelicals have sided with Ukraine in its current conflict with Russia, saying that they are "compelled by love to stand in the gap for the vulnerable and oppressed."
Tribunal upholds decision to dismiss Catholic teacher critical of Sharia
Dismissing a Catholic teacher who expressed views critical of Sharia law during a diversity training day was lawful, a tribunal has ruled.
Is Jesus really a conservative and not a centrist?
A brief look through scripture suggests that Jesus could be taken to align with all of the different points of the political compass at different times.
London Deputy Mayor praises Christian charity housing scheme for refugees
The Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development has visited a refugee homelessness prevention scheme run by a Christian charity.
Survey: young British Christians more critical of Israel and Jews than older generations
Pro Jewish groups have said that young British Christians are more antisemitic compared with their American counterparts and with older generations of Christians, following the results of a survey.
Missionary in DRC 'trying to be a sign of hope in the midst of the anguish and the pain'
The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to deteriorate, with more than 2,000 people killed since M23 rebels seized the eastern city of Goma.