Ruth Gledhill

$Michael Gove condemns \'complacency\' over anti-Semitism$
Michael Gove condemns 'complacency' over anti-Semitism

Chief Whip linked rise in anti-Semitism to the "twisted world" of Islamist extremism and said there was "insufficient indignation".
American pro-life clinic to open in Belfast

Pro-life organisations have welcomed the decision by a non-profit orgnisation specialising in "unexpected pregnancy care" to open a clinic in Belfast.
$Gay clergy in the Church of England \'live in fear of bishops\'$
Gay clergy in the Church of England 'live in fear of bishops'

Many gay clergy are angry at what they feel to be "hypocrisy" within the CofE, according to lobbyists.
$Former employee of Tony Blair\'s Faith Foundation turns whistleblower$
Former employee of Tony Blair's Faith Foundation turns whistleblower

The Charity Commission has called a meeting with representatives of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation after a former senior employee raised concerns about aspects of its operation.
Tributes for Jim Dobbin: Catholic MP who received highest honour from the Pope

The MP for Heywood and Middleton, who died yesterday, was pro-life, anti same sex marriage and a staunch socialist.
Is secularism to blame for the rise in antisemitic and anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain?

Secularists have condemned communities secretary Eric Pickles for implying that "aggressive secularism" has contributed to religious conflict and intolerance.
The young nuns: Justin Welby invites young people to live monastic life at Lambeth Palace

Young people in Britain are being invited to become a monk or a nun for a year. Their Abbot will be the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
$Brooks Newmark \'way off the mark\' in telling charities to \'stick to knitting\'$
Brooks Newmark 'way off the mark' in telling charities to 'stick to knitting'

New government minister branded "way off the mark" after urging charities to stay out of politics and stick to knitting.
Scottish independence: opposing politicians in being nice to each other shocker

The moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has praised two leading politicians for the way they conducted themselves while discussing the country's future.
$Prince Charles condemns \'diabolic evil\' of Iraq persecution$
Prince Charles condemns 'diabolic evil' of Iraq persecution

The Prince of Wales has sent a letter condemning the "diabolic evil" behind the "barbaric persecution" of Christians and members of other faiths in Iraq.
Iraq: What influence does Justin Welby have in bringing British Jihadists to justice?

The Archbishop of Canterbury said today that the West had been slow to wake up to Iraq. Now it has, what can it do?
$Faith schools a \'religious affront\' say coalition of religious leaders$
Faith schools a 'religious affront' say coalition of religious leaders

Faith schools are "a religious affront" and discriminate against children in ways that are incompatible with religious teachings about equality, openness and fairness, according to a coalition of religious leaders.