MPs pile pressure on Government over church closures
Dozens of MPs, including former Prime Minister Theresa May, have challenged the Government over its decision to ban public worship in churches during the second lockdown in England.
While church buildings are still permitted to open for private prayer and to run foodbanks, the new measure means Christians will be unable to attend church services in person for at least the next four weeks, despite universities and garden centres being permitted to remain open.
Following the announcement, The Christian Institute wrote to its supporters, asking them to contact their MPs. As a result, many parliamentarians felt compelled to speak out against the Government’s measure in the House of Commons this week....