Theresa May’s strong words are a shot in the arm for the public

By Chris Whitehouse Prime Minister Theresa May stands tall on the world stage as Labour sinks further into the mire of political chaos and irrelevance. Against the backdrop of yet another chaotic and disastrous ‘relaunch’ of Labour’s Calamity Corbyn, in which policies are invented on the hoof, promptly abandoned, and then picked up again, Prime... Read More

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November 21, 2016

Cardinal Nichols: some media foster ‘climate of fear’ against migrants

Cardinal Vincent Nichols said some media were stirring up xenophobic sentiments against migrants and refugees. The cardinal suggested that some media were guilty of fostering a climate of fear of refugees ahead of the referendum in June that resulted in a surprise vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. He told a... Read More

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June 29, 2016

Bishops condemn rise in xenophobic attacks after Brexit vote

Catholic bishops have condemned a sharp rise in xenophobic and racist attacks following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster said the “upsurge of racism, of hatred toward others is something we must not tolerate.” “We have to say this is simply not acceptable in a humane society, and it... Read More

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June 24, 2016

New course will be “demanding on all”, says Cardinal Nichols

“A great tradition of the United Kingdom is to respect the will of the people, expressed at the ballot box. Today we set out on a new course that will be demanding on all,” said Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. “Our prayer is that... Read More

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June 24, 2016

Gisela Stuart says “United Kingdom will emerge stronger.”

Leave chair Gisela Stuart claimed victory in the referendum, and said: “People were given the impression they had no choice but to Remain, but they voted to Leave. “It is incumbent on all of us to be very calm and remember our responsibility for the future of the United Kingdom, and work together to start... Read More

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June 24, 2016

Former defence secretary Liam Fox calls for “period of calm” following Brexit vote

Pro-Brexit former defence secretary Liam Fox called for a “period of calm” and urged the Government not to invoke article 50 straight away. Dr Fox, who is Catholic, told BBC News: “A lot of things were said in advance of this referendum that we might want to think about again and that (invoking article 50)... Read More

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June 16, 2016

Referendum rivals trade claims in fight for the Catholic vote

Campaigners on both sides of the EU Referendum debate have issued last-minute appeals to Catholics to consider the values of their faith when casting their vote next Thursday, with both Leave and Remain supporters claiming their views closest match those of Catholic Social Teaching. At the same time the Catholic National Justice & Peace Network... Read More

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June 13, 2016

Archbishop of Canterbury will vote to stay in EU

The Archbishop of Canterbury has thrown his weight behind the campaign to remain in the EU, saying Britain should be “a country for the world”. Warning against “succumbing to our worst instincts” over immigration, the Most Rev Justin Welby said he would vote to stay in on 23rd June to avert economic damage that could... Read More

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June 4, 2016

With ‘Brexit’ vote looming, Scottish independence remains live issue

In a 2014 referendum, Scots narrowly voted not to press ahead with national independence, inducing sighs of relief from the rest of the United Kingdom. But if the rest of Britain votes to leave the European Union in a new referendum on 23rd June, local politicians could demand a fresh independence ballot. Like it or... Read More

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