Making Headlines

From Wimbledon to Westminster: Identity Shapes Engagement in Public Life

With Wimbledon back on our televisions and tennis the talk of the town, Nicola spent some time …

The NHS at 75 and Hope Beyond

The NHS at 75 and Hope Beyond

As the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday, Elliot shares his thoughts on this landmark occasion.

Teacher Strikes

Teacher Strikes

New addition to the team, Debs, shares her thinking through the ongoing NEU teachers strikers.

The Special Olympics

The Special Olympics

In light of the Special Olympics taking place in Berlin last week, Tom shares his reflections the …

Living With the Consequences of our Decisions

Living With the Consequences of our Decisions

Adam reflects on conversations between the EU and UK and what we might have to learn from this …

Should Christians Worry About AI?

Should Christians Worry About AI?

With some scary headlines concerning AI in the past few weeks, Nicola decided to have a go at …

Struck By the Cost of Living: A Nation in Crisis

Struck By the Cost of Living: A Nation in Crisis

Guest contributor Debs offers her perspective on the latest news about the ongoing Cost of Living …

The Lords Spiritual

The Lords Spiritual

Claudia shares her thoughts on the Lords Spritual and their place in our public life following …

The Coronation

The Coronation

Adam shares his observations of the UK’s first coronation of a new monarch since 1953.

Where’s the Compassion When it Comes to Asylum Seekers?

Where’s the Compassion When it Comes to Asylum Seekers?

Nicola spends some time thinking through the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill

Civility and Boundaries in Public Life

Civility and Boundaries in Public Life

Contributor Elliot shares his reflections on the Dominic Raab saga.

Beyond the Pale

Beyond the Pale

In this extra addition to the Making Headlines schedule, Tom looks in on what we might have to …

Prayer in a Prayerless World

Prayer in a Prayerless World

In this week’s piece Claudia shares her thoughts on the legislation and practise of buffer …

Repentance, Character, and the Windsor Framework

Repentance, Character, and the Windsor Framework

Adam looks at the changing UK-EU relationship in light of the Windsor Framework and asks what we …

Faithful Leadership in a Secular Age

Faithful Leadership in a Secular Age

Nicola examines the race to become First Minister of Scotland in this week’s perspective …

‘I’m Only Human After All’

‘I’m Only Human After All’

Elliot takes some time to think through Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation and what her speech …

The Milk Has Spilt - Now What?

The Milk Has Spilt - Now What?

Claudia reflects on the relationship between the Church of England and the state in light of the …

Zahawi’s Defiance Shows the Need for the Gospel in our Politics

Zahawi’s Defiance Shows the Need for the Gospel in our Politics

Following yet more scandals coming out of the Government, Adam provides some of his thoughts.

Politics Has a Woman Problem

Politics Has a Woman Problem

With gender reform featuring heavily in the news at the moment, Nicola dives into the debate and …

Buckle Up: The Farce of ‘Seatbelt Gate’

Buckle Up: The Farce of ‘Seatbelt Gate’

This week Tom gives his perspective on Risih Sunak’s fixed penalty notice.

Money, Money, Money

Money, Money, Money

Claudia takes us through some of her thoughts on the cost of living crisis headlines from the past …

Advent in the EU

Advent in the EU

With corruption allegations rocking the EU this week, Adam gives his perspective from inside the …

The Age of Celebrity Politicians: How do we Avoid Superficial Political Engagement?

The Age of Celebrity Politicians: How do we Avoid Superficial Political Engagement?

Nicola shares her thoughts based off of Matt Hancock’s time in the jungle.

A Royal Scandal

A Royal Scandal

Contributor Elliot shares his reaction to the Royal scandal that was reported this week.

Showing Compassion, Even When the Courts Have Got it Wrong

Showing Compassion, Even When the Courts Have Got it Wrong

Claudia reflects on Heidi Crowter’s rejected appeal in last week’s case regarding …

Politics of Reconciliation

Politics of Reconciliation

Contributor Adam shares how his faith leads him to seek reconciliation in his political work.

Can a Pro-Lifer be Pro-Women?

Can a Pro-Lifer be Pro-Women?

Contributor, Nicola shares her thoughts on Maria Caulfield’s recent appointment as Minister …

Compassion for the Stranger

Compassion for the Stranger

Elliot shares his musings based on the recent discussion around asylum seekers, refugees, and …

Is the New Prime Minister a Reason for Hope?

Is the New Prime Minister a Reason for Hope?

This week, contributor, Claudia walks us through her thoughts and feelings surrounding the …

Are we Merely Helpless Onlookers?

Are we Merely Helpless Onlookers?

This week, Adam, shares his perspective on the downfall of yet another Prime Minister and the …

Disagreeing without Detesting

Disagreeing without Detesting

Contributor, Nicola Martin, shares her thoughts on Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘destest the …

Humility and the 45p Tax Rate