What Price British Values – Article in Christian Today

Dear Mr Cameron,

I realise that you have a difficult job and that in the real world governing Britain is no picnic. Balancing ‘British values’ with the realpolitik of the world we live in is a truly Herculean task. That is why we in the Christian Church pray for you. We are commanded by God to “pray first of all for kings and those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Timothy 2:2). Be assured you and your government are much in our prayers.

As a citizen of this British democracy I would however like to express some concerns about the visit of President Xi Jinping of China. I realise that you want to trade with China and to get as much investment as possible. But the question is, at what price does this investment come? You have spoken again this week about the need to maintain British values and to root out those within the UK who would oppose these values.

I am never quite sure what you mean by these, but I Continue reading “What Price British Values? – David Cameron and Xi Jingping”