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 mp's tell their story

The following leaflets (downloadable PDFs) give the views of eight Christian MPs who are working to make a difference in the daily challenges of Parliament.

Daniel made a difference. So can you. You can get involved by joining a political party, becoming a local councillor, or supporting, encouraging, campaigning – and praying.

If you are interested in getting involved in politics, then the following downloads are for you.

Christian MPs address some of the hottest questions. They tell how they made their first steps into politics and how you can do the same.

DOWNLOAD INVOLVED (PDF)

 getting started

Getting Started. So you want to be prime minister? Or maybe a local councillor? How do you start off in politics? Gary Streeter MP and Desmond Swayne MP give some ideas about how to move from home base towards your goal.

DOWNLOAD GETTING STARTED (PDF)

 christians and politics?

Nobody loves a politician. It’s difficult, challenging and messy work. Jeffrey Donaldson MP is a Christian who has been an MP for almost eight years. Here is his view on why you should step off the sidelines.

 DOWNLOAD CHRISTIANS AND POLITICS? (PDF)

 conscience or compromise?

How can you remain faithful to your Christian beliefs when you’re committed to a political party? Do Christian MPs leave their conscience at the Commons front door and follow the party line on everything? Alistair Burt MP gives his view.

DOWNLOAD CONSCIENCE OR COMPROMISE? (PDF)

 influence

Our voting, letter-writing and lobbying – all can make a difference and influence our MPs. David Drew MP offers some suggestions on what to do – and what not to do.

DOWNLOAD INFLUENCE (PDF)

 conflict and cooperation

Media reporting of politics often emphasises division, difference and confrontation. Stephen Timms MP explains that the day-to-day work of an MP is very different and that divisions are not always along party lines.

DOWNLOAD CONFLICT AND COOPERATION (PDF)


 the big issue

The big issue is homelessness. No it’s not, it’s trade justice. No – it’s abortion, housing, AIDS, education, health… . In a world of single-issue campaigns, how can we see the big picture – and work out what are really big issues? Andrew Selous MP helps us get a clearer view.

DOWNLOAD THE BIG ISSUE (PDF)

 love your mp

Members of Parliament have one of the toughest jobs around. So they need prayer support – and lots of it! Steve Webb MP gives some guidelines about how to pray for your MP – and gives a preview of a new national scheme to support our MPs with prayer.

DOWNLOAD LOVE YOUR MP (PDF)

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