As of 1st May 2018 Scotland has introduced minimum unit pricing (MUP), a policy which targets harmful and hazardous alcohol consumption. This fact-sheet gives an overview of why minimum unit pricing is necessary and encourages individuals and churches to push for England to follow suit. …
The Asylum and Refugee Community
A story sent by Rev John Howard-Norman of Wesley Hall Methodist Church, Blackburn: As the nations of Europe struggle to make an adequate response to the needs of the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing war, violence and oppression, Christians, cannot simply remain bystanders to this …
Shooting the messenger: DWP’s response to news that Universal Credit is driving Foodbank use
Foodbank use is up 13% across the UK but in areas with Universal Credit (UC) the rise is a horrendous 52%. This figure is incredibly important. It is solid nationwide evidence confirming what churches and projects have been saying for some time – that many families are in trouble because of UC. …
Deal or No Deal
Rachel Allison explains the uncertainty about post-Brexit devolution settlements and why the Welsh and Scottish Governments no longer agree. Yet again devolution is the issue of the day for Brexit. Yesterday the government was set to announce its amendments to the EU withdrawal bill which …
‘If you lay down with dogs you get fleas’. My personal experience of the hostile environment.
Madalena Leao tells of how one small personal experience demonstrates the very real consequences of a hostile environment for those who look and sound like migrants. She also reflects on the miasma of suspicion and distrust it spreads throughout our society. This week Amber Rudd explained the …
Universal Credit: DWP tries to lie its way out of trouble
Paul Morrison explains why the debate around Universal Credits shows politics at its worst. The evidence that it gets families into work is being exaggerated while the real evidence showing that families are being driven to crisis is being ignored. Universal Credit (UC) is supposed to get more …
Drastic about Plastic
The End Of The Fast Is But A Beginning! Did you give up anything for Lent? And if so, what difference has it made? In the past I’ve given up various luxuries – especially in the food and drink department. I’ve committed myself to spiritual renewal through bible-study, prayer and reflection. …
Reflecting on the JPIT Internship
It is a little over six months since I started the JPIT internship, and terrifyingly we are already advertising for my successor (you can apply here). I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect on my experience so far, and let you know a little bit about the scheme. The JPIT internship is a …
Conversation Welcome
Equipping churches to have healthy conversations about the sort of society we wish to live in as Christians Image created from words associated with Brexit collected from JPIT supporters A note on Conversation Welcome: by Revd Phil Jump “What? Not another one!” cried “Brenda from …
Sharing the gift of life? Consultation on Organ Donation.
The UK government is currently consulting on whether the system for organ donation in England should be changed to an opt-out system. The government is seeking responses to their consultation from people of all backgrounds and faiths. You can respond to the consultation here for which the deadline …