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Information is often obscured in election campaigns, the job of the media should be to bring it to the fore. Today we are praying about this, that we get good coverage of relevant facts and that data is presented in a way which is simple to understand and unbiased. Pray for the economics editors andContinue reading “26th November”

160 people were killed when a V2 rocket hit the Deptford Woolworth’s today in 1943. Earlier this month we remembered those from the military who gave their lives for their country. Let us also remember the many civilians who were killed in the Second World War. Today we are focussing on the reporting being relevant.It’sContinue reading “25th November”

The culmination of the Church’s year, the event that everything has been pointing to throughout the year and that everything points to in Scripture, Christ on the Throne and ruling earth visibly as King. Perhaps we should make this the main time of celebration for Christians each year, before the secular onslaught that Christmas hasContinue reading “Feast of Christ the King”

Candidates get elected, or at least one of them does in each constituency. In this election a large number are going to be first timers to the House of Commons as there were dozens of MPs who stood down when the election was called and doubtless more who will not be re-elected. For some newContinue reading “23rd November”

Regardless of their efforts, the candidates’ work is wasted if the electorate show no interest. Standing for parliament is perhaps the greatest form of public service a citizen can perform, and yet it has become either ridiculed or a matter for bored disinterest among so many. We will be praying about this today. US PresidentContinue reading “22nd November”

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have sent a pastoral letter to urge us to think and pray as we vote. You can read it here. Elections can easily descend in to a feast of back-biting and animosity. Today we are praying this will not happen, and that our country which has become divided onContinue reading “21st November”

Teams are important in elections, no candidate can do it all alone. For party representatives, there are the party members in the constituency and the local party office, and for all candidates there are friends and family who will work alongside them. Many will give hours of time stuffing envelopes or walking many miles deliveringContinue reading “20th November”

Today we pray about the candidates’ intentions. This goes deeper than policies, it is the heart of why they are standing as candidates. What is it that they want to achieve in office? What is their vision for the country and for their constituency? How do they plan to work towards achieving these aims? PrayContinue reading “19th November”

The Battle of the Somme ended today in 1916, after a million lives had been lost fighting there. Election Candidates will make many promises in their campaigns, as will the party manifestos. It is important that these promises are realistic, and couched in language that says what they mean without ambiguity. Opposing candidates and partiesContinue reading “18th November”

Today marks 461 years since Queen Elizabeth I ascended the throne. Give thanks for the stability which the monarchy brings to the country. This week we are praying for the Candidates in the General Election. Most will be standing because they have been selected by the political parties that they are members of, whilst othersContinue reading “17th November”