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Thinking faithfully about politics

Evangelical Alliance writes to Sir Keir Starmer on becoming prime minister

Following the Labour Party's victory in the general election, Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance, has written to the new prime minister. Read more

Thinking faithfully about politics

Our latest research offers a snapshot of how evangelicals think and act as they engage in politics Read report now

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Evangelicals and politics

A snapshot of how evangelicals think and act as they engage in politics

General election resources

Equipping evangelicals to engage in local and national politics

Prayers as we engage in the lead up to the election

Join us in prayer for decision-making, unity, peace and wisdom in the weeks leading up to the general election Pray with us

How to organise election hustings

Key information and guidance on organising an event with candidates for parliament Find out more

Cross Section

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A prayer for the general election

Join us in prayer for UK leaders, for peace, wisdom and trust Pray with us

Read the latest articles from the Advocacy team

Why it is so important People of Colour are committed to political engagement

Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins explores how social action and community engagement can translate into political engagement for People of Colour and why this is so crucial

Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins
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What does a Labour government mean for UK evangelicals?

Alicia Edmund, head of public policy, analyses the Labour Party manifesto and outlines what to expect for the next parliamentary

Alicia Edmund
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How do I decide who to vote for?

How we can make up our minds on how to vote in the upcoming election.

Danny Webster
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The view from Scotland: our importance in the 2024 general election

Seats here could be decided by very small numbers of votes – and will set the tone for the future direction of Scotland ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

Chris Ringland
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This election is pivotal for evangelicals in Northern Ireland – let’s keep praying and preparing

Our Northern Ireland public policy officer, Danielle McElhinney shares how the upcoming election could affect evangelicals in Northern Ireland and how we can be praying

Danielle McElhinney
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Evangelicals encouraged to think faithfully about politics

The Evangelical Alliance responds to the announcement of a general election on 4 July.

Evangelical Alliance
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Three guiding principles for Christian women ahead of polling day

Alicia Edmund head of public policy, reflects on how our faith can help us discern which candidate to vote for and what will be influencing her vote this election

Alicia Edmund
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How would Jesus vote?

Our recent report, Thinking faithfully about politics, highlights key trends. Danny Webster asks: are we reflecting Jesus in our political engagement?

Danny Webster
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Evangelicals care about others, but what role does this play in political engagement?

Over half of evangelicals who vote base their vote on how leaders will care for others, but can loving our neighbours compel us to go further in our engagement with politics?

Nicola Martin
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Why voting is a start but can’t be where our political engagement ends

62% of evangelicals are unlikely to engage in local and national politics following the election.

Alicia Edmund
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Voter ID: fraud prevention or a hindrance at the ballot box?

Are you ready for the new ID requirement at the ballot box? Zanna Meynell sheds light on how it could impact society – and why every voice matters to Jesus