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“Family tax” adding to food poverty warns Catholic Union
The Catholic Union has warned that the two-child cap on the childcare element of Universal Credit and Tax Credits is contributing to food poverty.
In a letter to food charity, Fair Share, the Catholic Union has called for a focus on addressing the underlying causes of poverty and inconsistencies in support offered to people out of work or on low wages.
Fair Share is one of the groups behind the new Child Food Poverty Taskforce.
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Sir James MacMillan CBE delivers annual Craigmyle Lecture
The Catholic Union’s annual Craigmyle Lecture was delivered this year by the Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan CBE with the title “Music, Faith and Politics”.
This year’s lecture on 24 November was delivered via video conference on account of coronavirus restrictions, with Sir James addressing Catholic Union members and supporters from his home in the Ayrshire countryside.
Sir James has composed concertos, operas and symphonies among other works, as well as composing music for the opening of the new Scottish Parliament and the Papal Visit in 2010.
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Catholic Union responds to the Spending Review
Following the publication of the Government’s Spending Review on 25 November, the Catholic Union has issued the following response.
Catholic Union Director, Nigel Parker, comments: “This year’s Spending Review has revealed the scale of the economic shock caused by coronavirus.
“The combination of a public health emergency and an economic emergency is having a devastating impact on individuals and families. Sadly, we know that it’s people on the margins of society who are the worst affected.
Catholic Union responds to reopening of churches for worship
On 23 November, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, confirmed that churches in England will be able to open for worship from 3 December.
The decision follows a joint call from over 70 MPs and peers to lift the ban on religious services.
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MPs and peers call for Christmas church guarantee
A cross party group of over 70 MPs and peers has called on the Prime Minister to guarantee that church services will go ahead this Christmas.
In a letter to Boris Johnson, they call for churches in England to be open for worship as soon as possible, and at least in time for Christmas.
The current lockdown restrictions in England, which are due to expire on 2 December, ban religious services from taking place.
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Catholic Union AGM – Thursday 19 November at 6.30pm
The Catholic Union AGM will be held on Thursday 19 November at 6.30pm. Before the onset of Covid-19, we had been granted the privilege of holding this year’s… Read More »Catholic Union AGM – Thursday 19 November at 6.30pm
Craigmyle Lecture – Sir James MacMillan 24 November 2020 at 7pm
A transcript of Sir James’s talk can be found here: CRAIGMYLE-LECTURE-2020 The Catholic Union Charitable Trust is honoured to announce that the Craigmyle Lecture… Read More »Craigmyle Lecture – Sir James MacMillan 24 November 2020 at 7pm
Sir Edward Leigh’s letter to the Prime Minister
The President of the Catholic Union, the Rt Hon Sir Edward Leigh MP has written to the Prime Minister today calling on the Government to… Read More »Sir Edward Leigh’s letter to the Prime Minister
Catholic Union responds to new national restrictions in England
Following the announcement from the Prime Minister on 31 October that church services will not be able to take place in England from 5 November – 2 December, the Catholic Union has issued the following statement.
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