general election 2010
PLEASE NOTE: This page was for the 2010 general Election
See http://churcheselection.org.uk/ for the 2015 General Election
Resources
Faith in Politics: Preparing Churches for the General Election 2010
This document covers a range of the most important policy issues, such as children and young people, criminal justice, the economy, education, environment, health, migration, poverty, and others. For each topic there are sections on subject background, the main issues, suggested questions to candidates and contact details for more information.
All the subject sections in Faith in Politics are available as web pages online, and additional material and links will be added as the election draws closer.
For help with downloads look at this guide.
Read online (by subject areas)
Download:
Faith in Politics (PDF, 290k)
Planning a Hustings Meeting
Guidelines for local churches, Churches Together groups or Christian organisations thinking of organising a hustings meeting.
(Available in English or Welsh)
Read online (as a FAQ)
Download:
Planning a Hustings Meeting (PDF, 90k)
Cynllunio Cyfarfod Hystingau (Welsh, PDF, 100k)
General Election 2010 - A Theology
A paper which looks at the theology of engaging in elections and criteria that can be applied when deciding how to vote.
Download:
General Election 2010 - A Theology (PDF, 13.5k)
Briefings on issues
There are additional briefings by subject area (not covered in Faith in Politics).
Feedback
We'd welcome feedback on our resources, please email any comments.