Deeds and words on family life
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Rishi Sunak mentioned “family” 17 times in his speech at the Conservative Party Conference this week. He was… Read More »Deeds and words on family life
Our Catholic faith motivates us to take a deep interest in the world around us. We help to make the Catholic viewpoint known on a range of issues from migration, the environment, to homelessness. We have a particular regard to Catholic education, especially Catholic schools. We are committed to supporting family life through advocating for a fairer tax and benefit system for families and creating a society where children can flourish.
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: Rishi Sunak mentioned “family” 17 times in his speech at the Conservative Party Conference this week. He was… Read More »Deeds and words on family life
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: The Department for Education is a strange building. The offices on Great Smith Street are known as the… Read More »Seeking sanctuary
Over 1,000 people have signed the Catholic Union’s open letter to the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, calling on her to lift the cap on faith-based… Read More »Over 1,000 people call on Education Secretary to “scrap the cap”
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, writes: It can sometimes be difficult for politicians and others in public office to accept the limit of their… Read More »Family first
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza DBE, has said that “we need to be more vocal about the importance of families”. Dame… Read More »Children’s Commissioner champions family life in Catholic Union lecture
Catholic Education Service Director, Paul Barber, writes: This year marks the 175th anniversary of Education Sunday, first established by the Bishops in 1848 and one… Read More »Education Sunday message from Catholic Education Service
Catholic Union Deputy Director James Somerville-Meikle, writes: The return of Parliament and schools from the summer break was always going to make this a busy… Read More »Back to school
The Catholic Union has called on Labour MP, Angela Rayner, to make faith a “priority” in her new role as Shadow Secretary of State for… Read More »Shadow Communities Secretary urged to champion faith groups
Former Education Secretary, Ruth Kelly, has backed the Catholic Union’s campaign to scrap the cap on faith-based admissions to new free schools. Ms Kelly, who… Read More »Former Education Secretary backs campaign to “scrap the cap”
Three Christian groups have urged a parliamentary inquiry to investigate concerns about religious freedom in the workplace. Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights is running… Read More »Christian groups call on Parliament to tackle workplace discrimination