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MPs’
voting record on moral
issues published on internet
A
national Christian charity has today published the voting records of
all MPs across a range of moral issues, including abortion. The Christian
Institute, which campaigns for Christian values in the nation, has published
the information on its website www.christian.org.uk
The free online database covers votes on 20 key moral issues which have
taken place in the House of Commons since 1988. People can find out
how their MP voted on issues such as abortion, divorce, human cloning,
homosexuality, religious freedom, euthanasia, smacking, drugs and transsexuality.
For each vote, the MP gets a green tick if they vote the right way according
to our Christian beliefs. If they voted the wrong way, they get a red
cross. The Institute has produced an accompanying 133-page document
explaining our Christian beliefs and how we have recorded the votes.
Speaking today Colin Hart, Director of The Christian Institute, said:
“Our online record of votes puts a spotlight on how MPs have voted
on the key moral issues. I believe people have a right to know what
their MP has voted for and this resource makes that easy. Large numbers
of people – Christian or not – care about these sort of
issues.”
Note for
editors
The Christian Institute is a non-denominational registed charity that
promotes the Christian faith throughout the UK. It has been established
for nearly 15 years and is supported by over 14,000 churches and individuals
throughout the UK.
For
more information contact: Colin Hart / Mike Judge 0191
281 5664
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The
Christian Institute, Registered Charity No 100 4774 seeks to promote
the Christian faith in the UK
Registered Office: First Floor, Cathedral Buildings, Dean Street, Newcastle
upon Tyne, NE1 1PG
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