WE'RE BACK! | Do we have the most Godless parliament ever?
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After successfully defending his seat in the House of Commons, Tim returns to a new parliament with fresh faces, including newly elected Christian MPs.
This week, Tim discusses the makeup of the new parliament with Hannah Rich, Director of Labour's Christians on the Left, and David Burrowes, former MP and Director of the Conservative Christian Fellowship.
They explore why 40% of MPs chose a secular affirmation instead of a religious oath during their swearing-in.
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Released on 16 Jul 2024
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