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03 September 2010

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God and Government Conference

CSM partners with Theos Think Tank and other Christian political organisations in training event. More ...

In Memory of Will Sheaff

In memory of Will Sheaff, died on May 23, 2010 More ...

Peter Dawe

Carwyn Jones, Leader of Welsh Labour to Address CSM and Wales affiliates.

STOP PRESS Leader of Welsh Labour to Address CSM and Wales affiliates. More ...

Andy Flannagan

CSM's hustings a sell-out

An initial report into CSM's Labour Leadership hustings held at Central Hall on Monday 5th July. More reports to follow More ...

In Memory of Bob Scarth

Bob Scarth, a life long methodist preacher and active CSM executive officer, passed away at the age of 85, he will be sadly missed. More ...

Unions Together Question Labour Candidates

A couple of weeks ago, Unions Together asked their supporters to share their thoughts about where Labour should go next. More ...

SPEAK Network updated (june 2010)

Welcome to June's Network Email. We're looking forward to gathering for Vocal Training, exploring “Rhythms of Life” and much more besides... More ...

Labour Responds to the Emergency Budget

Thoughts and reactions from Labour HQ on the Emergency Budget and an invitation to respond. Read on or visit www.labour.org.uk More ...

Rev David Haslam receives an MBE

CSM would like to congratulate Rev David Haslam, who has just been honoured with an MBE for a lifetime of racial equality work. More ...

Job Opportunity with CSM

There is an exciting new Job opportunity with CSM - for a new Office and Communication Manager. Is this you? Do you know someone who might fit the bill? Check out the details here. More ...

Gavin shuker's maiden speech in house of commons

CSM member Gavin Shuker makes an impact with his first speech to the House of Commons. More ...

CSM to host Labour Leadership Hustings

We are delighted to be hosting a hustings event next month as part of the Labour Party's leadership election campaign and we would like to invite you to join us and participate in the debate around the Party's future, its vision and its values. More ...

New Culture of Stability

Nick Deardon from Jubilee Debt Campaign reflects on Greece, The Eurozone and Germany's response. "Europe," says Angela Merkel, "needs a new culture of stability." More ...

Campaigning with the Australian Labor Party

Australian Labor support CSM candidate in Luton South More ...

Debates ... whats happened and what is to come

Andy Freeman writes "Time for some humble pie ... I thought the TV Debates wouldn't make much of a difference. I was wrong" More ...

The consequences of Cameron’s manifesto for the public is that if you are there for him – he won’t b

“David Cameron says he wants to hand control over to parents and teachers; the reality is he would leave them to fend for themselves, with no support and less money.” More ...

When the Tories say “we’re all in this together”, what they really mean is “you’re on your own” - Ma

"This is not an agenda for empowerment – it’s an agenda for abandonment." More ...

Another glitzy launch can't hide that this is another spending commitment from the Tories with the F

"...what we didn't hear from David Cameron... was his plan to deny opportunities to thousands of young people." More ...

Think-tank calls for road network share giveaway

To overcome political objections to charges citizens must retain ownership of their roads. Every British citizen should be given a tradable share in the roads worth over £1500. Any profits from road charging, or the sale of road shares, would then go to More ...

Wanted: Prison Patrons to help create a more effective justice system

Changing Tunes, the charity that reduces reoffending through music, is looking to appoint a Prison Patrons for every prison in which they work. More ...

COMPASS - Direction for the Democratic left

Your last chance to tell us how you would run Labour! More ...

Research reveals medieval Maundy Thursday

In the Christian faith, Maundy Thursday is the day that Christ conducted the Last Supper with the apostles; in the Middle Ages it was also the day on which heinous sinners were reconciled with the Christian community after 40 days of being ostracised from More ...

Christian Aid Training Day: Tax, Global Poverty and the City

If you are intersted in campaigning on tax justice join Christian Aid for training. With keynote address by William Morris, curate and tax lawyer. More ...

Newletter from Speak

Read about the Speak Conference Soundcheck and Day of Action earlier this month and other Speak Network news. More ...

Transforming Labour: Have your Say

You only need to look in the media or to the polls to realise that all is not well for the Labour Party. Compass are asking for your views on how we can transform the Labour Party. More ...

Biblefresh: It Could Change Your World

Find out more about a new initiative with more than 50 organisations and groups behind it. More ...

Success for the Campaign against Dagenham Prison

Following a campaign led by CSM member John Cruddas MP, the Ministry of Justice have announced they will not build a large prison on the old Ford site at Beam Park West. More ...

Lent Promises to Change the World

The Catholic agency's fundraiser, 'give it up!' asks people to give up something they enjoy, and to donate the money saved to support its work in transforming the lives of people in the developing world. More ...

Compass Campaign for Electoral Reform Continues

Compass is urging supporters to lobby thier MPs to vote to ensure a public referendum on an alternative voting system More ...

Compass Newsletter

MPs have had their say on constitutional reform. Now it's our turn. More ...

European campaigners demand G7 cancel Haiti’s debts

Campaigners from across Europe joined with Haitian civil society groups today in condemning the failure of the International Monetary Fund to cancel Haiti’s debts, and the Fund’s extension of new loans to Haiti. More ...

Speak Conference Soundcheck only a month away

Join SPEAK for their 10th annual conference to gather people with one heart and one mind to push for a different world. More ...

Government moves to support UK Islamic finance industry

The treasury has introduced measures to parliament which would issue corporate sukuk, which work like bonds but comply with Islamic principals. More ...

Message is ‘adventures are cool’ as Brazier stokes risk debate

Julian Braizier MP's comments encouraging more adventrue and sports activities has stoked the debate on health and saftey and the need to be a more 'risk intelligent society'. More ...

Smarter Government paper “triggers new debate around local public service reform”

Reacting to today’s publication of the Government’s Smarter Government paper, NLGN Director Chris Leslie welcomed the document as “a trigger for new debate around local public service reform”. More ...

Social care expert says politicking with social care helps no-one

For the public to buy into any reform, they have to know that the rules of the game won’t alter every time there is a change of government. Everyone in the social care field realises this, except the politicians. More ...

European Law Holds Back Local Communities

New Report Calls for Procurement Reform. More ...