A day is a long time in politics
Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: It seems that a day is a long time in politics, never mind a week. When a friend… Read More »A day is a long time in politics
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Final Push to Scrap the Cap
Earlier this month, we received the great news that the Education Secretary wants to allow Catholic free schools to open, following our campaign to “scrap… Read More »Final Push to Scrap the Cap
Date announced for next Catholic Union “Pub Talk”
The Catholic Union’s next “Pub Talk” will take place on Monday 10 June, featuring Lord Glasman as the guest speaker. In the run up to… Read More »Date announced for next Catholic Union “Pub Talk”
Parliamentarians briefed on the work of the Synod
The Catholic Union helped to organise a special briefing for parliamentarians in Westminster this week on the Church’s Synod. The event was hosted by the… Read More »Parliamentarians briefed on the work of the Synod
How People of Faith Might Vote
As the rain dashed the first signs of summer, talk of an imminent General Election was also dampened this week with the Prime Minister reassuring… Read More »How People of Faith Might Vote
UK parliamentarians strengthen ties with Holy See
A group of parliamentarians visited the Vatican this week as part of a delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Holy See. The… Read More »UK parliamentarians strengthen ties with Holy See
Change for good
Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Nothing in life stays the same. This is just as true for national life as it is for… Read More »Change for good
Catholic Union welcomes student leaders to Parliament
Catholic Union President, Baroness Hollins, welcomed a group of student leaders from across the country to Parliament earlier this month. Baroness Hollins, who became President… Read More »Catholic Union welcomes student leaders to Parliament
Lay Catholics can bring about change
Deputy Director of the Catholic Union, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: About a year ago, our small team at the Catholic Union sat down to plan our work and… Read More »Lay Catholics can bring about change
Catholic Union hails “landmark” free school decision
The Catholic Union has welcomed the announcement by the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, to lift the cap on new free schools in England. The decision… Read More »Catholic Union hails “landmark” free school decision