The Christian Case for the European Union

This week saw quiet success for the Liberal Democrats. Across the country, people took to the ballot box to have their say in council elections, regional elections and mayoral elections. The Liberal Democrats were the only party to gain control of a council; the Liberal Democrats gained the most number of new councillors; the Liberal Democrats gained the highest increase in national vote share. This is proof that the values of liberalism and the Liberal Democrats did not die completely in the wake Continue reading [...]

Remembering Prince

It's not often these days I indulge myself by writing pieces relating to personal interests aside from theology and politics, but as you've all probably heard by now, the legendary musician and artist known as Prince, has passed away. If you know me personally you'll understand that the news that broke yesterday has completely shaken me and I left reeling and shocked. For those of you who don't, Prince contributed so much to the person I am today and his passing feels more like a personal bereavement Continue reading [...]

What Does Easter Mean?

It's that time of year again, already! The darkness of winter is behind us and we're all settling down to tuck into our favourite brands of chocolate, in front of whatever trash ITV has deemed worthy of being the "bank holiday blockbuster". I am of course, talking about Easter. Most people know Easter has something to do with Christianity, maybe fewer know about the Easter story of Jesus' execution and eventual resurrection. Christians see the Easter narrative as one of the most important stories: Continue reading [...]

Better Off Together

For those of you who know me or any of you who read this blog, you'll probably have come to learn three things from my writings. The first is that I'm a theologian. The second is that I'm a Liberal Democrat. The third is that I've been playing the okey-kokey with Britain's relationship with the European Union. The last piece I wrote explored the ideas I had that saw the case to remain in the European Union as idealism and the case to leave, as realism. Whilst I still maintain some of the things Continue reading [...]

The Illiberal Democrats?

Exclusive Shortlists Are Illiberal and Undemocratic Those of you who watched the Andrew Marr show last Sunday would have seen much talk about the upcoming EU Referendum, but there is one story that emerged that has gotten me and many other within the Liberal Democrats, spitting feathers. The Independent on Sunday published a story claiming that the Liberal Democrats could become the first party to introduce candidate shortlists made up of only those from minority groups, in an attempt to widen the Continue reading [...]