Category: British Constitution
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The Political Benefits of Royalty
Monarchy brings a distinctive and Christian contribution to the state, argues Nigel Biggar THE British monarchy has had a good year. The 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation has reassured our sense of continuity with the past, while the birth of a new heir promises stability down several generations into the future. These are among the…
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Colloquium: Should we defend an established church?
On 23 March, the McDonald Centre hosted a colloquium to consider the rationale for the establishment of the Church of England—at a time when voices on the political left are calling for Anglican bishops to be ejected from the House of Lords. Among the questions tackled were: What are the public benefits of church establishment? How can the…