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March 5, 2021

‘Mammoth task’ lies ahead in restoring life-affirming laws, says MP

“A mammoth and sobering task” lies ahead in restoring life-affirming laws across the UK, Northern Irish MP Carla Lockhart has said. Ms Lockhart’s comments came as she expressed her delight at being appointed the Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group in Westminster. The DUP MP for Upper Bann said she was “absolutely delighted”... Read More
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December 23, 2020

Catholic MP welcomes plans to ban the export of live animals

Plans to ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening have been welcomed by Catholic MP Maria Caulfield, in the start of a renewed push by government to strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader on animal welfare. These proposals form part of an eight-week consultation, launched on 3rd December in England and... Read More
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December 10, 2020

Ministers told to pressure nations over persecution

Fiona Bruce MP has demanded that Government ministers speak to their political counterparts in Pakistan, Nigeria and China over religious persecution in their countries. Speaking during a Commons debate on international development and gender-based violence, the Christian MP for Congleton highlighted the religious persecution faced by thousands of young Hindu, Shi’a, Sikh and Christian girls... Read More
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December 5, 2020

MP calls for caution when buying electricals online this Christmas

Catholic MP Maria Caulfield has raised awareness of fake electrical goods for sale online as more shoppers turn online for their Christmas shopping. Concerns around Covid-19 have led to many people deciding to carry out their Christmas shopping online this year instead of visiting the High Street. Research carried out by consumer safety charity Electrical... Read More
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November 15, 2020

MP calls for end to wildlife trade ahead of G20 summit

Conservative MP Sir David Amess has called for the global wildlife trade to be banned and for the G20 leaders to take decisive action to prevent future zoonotic pandemics. Speaking ahead of the G20 meeting in Saudi Arabia, which will focus on co-ordinating a global response to the Covid pandemic, Sir David warned the leaders... Read More
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November 14, 2020

Yorkshire ‘Greta’ calls on her MP Rishi Sunak to support multi-faith school’s journey to zero carbon

Mathilde Iveson, a 14-year old student from St Francis Xavier RC and CoE School in Richmond, North Yorkshire, has written to her MP Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to ask him to visit the school and help her and fellow students progress their plans to be a zero carbon school. She asks him to help... Read More
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November 12, 2020

Ask your MP to attend parliamentary meeting on foetal pain, says Lord Alton

Lord David Alton of Liverpool has called on the public to urge their MPs to attend a parliamentary meeting in which experts will discuss the latest research on foetal pain. The devout Catholic peer, who is known for his strongly pro-life position on abortion, said people should ensure their MPs attend the meeting, which will take place... Read More
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November 4, 2020

MP hails a great way to mark a sad milestone

Organisers of a recent event to mark the 53rd anniversary of the passing of the abortion act have been congratulated by one of Parliament’s leading pro-life campaigners.  Members from leading pro-life organisations across the country recently took part in an impactful, live display in Parliament Square to commemorate the passing of the Abortion Act which happened... Read More
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