GB: Election fever is spreading, but is the church on fire yet?

This election campaign is forcing us all to focus on the personality of the man who will be our next Prime Minister, but this is a misplaced focus; for it is the policies, not the personality, of our next PM, that will shape this country for the next five years or so.  And the only way to be sure you know what you’re voting for is to look more rigorously at the policies behind the image and vote for what’s important to you. (Read Jill Segger’s article in the May issue of Reform for more on this). 

The United Reformed Church is committed to justice and equality and has a long history of political engagement; we work to highlight key issues in the public and political arena, seeking to influence and bring about change where we can. General Elections give all of us who are registered and ready to vote an importance and influence that we only enjoy every four or five years. We urge you to use your vote responsibly. Think mindfully about the issues that are important to you, take time to consider and discover which parties will best provide solutions you’re comfortable with, and vote accordingly.  It’s the only way to wake up on 7 May and not be surprised at the policies of the Prime Minister.

Watch the leader debates, read the newspapers and visit the Vote Match website for more information on policy not personality.

www.votematch.org.uk

http://www.ctbi.org.uk/427