British election campaign kicks off on no-Brexit day
London, UKReuters On the day Britain was supposed to have left the European Union, voters instead faced the start of an election campaign, with opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pledging to overthrow a “rigged system” he said was run by billionaires and tax dodgers. After failing to deliver Brexit by the 31st October deadline, Prime […]
UK: BRITISH CHRISTIANS WONDER IF THERE IS ROOM FOR THEM IN POLITICS
CATHERINE PEPINSTER, of Religion News Service, reports on reaction to the resignation of Liberal Democrat leader – and Christian – Tim Farron…
British Lib Dem leader quits, says can’t lead party and be a Christian
RNS Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron speaks during their General Election campaign launch in Manchester on 21st April. PICTURE: REUTERS/Darren Staples/File Photo Tim Farron, the leader of Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrat Party, resigned on Wednesday, saying questions about his Christian faith ahead of last week’s election meant he felt it was impossible to continue […]