Starmer is right to welcome Natalie Elphicke. It’s the Christian thing to do
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George Pitcher2024-05-17T07:58:00
The Christian call to welcome does not nullify the need for justice, says George Pitcher. Whether it’s MPs, entertainers or asylum seekers, the Church’s job is not to judge. That is a matter for the judiciary
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