The United Reformed Church: Hung Parliament: a unique opportunity to advance the common good

Simon Loveitt  said: “This election was fought on the platforms of fairness, honesty and transparency after the loss of public trust in financial and political institutions, in the wake of the financial crisis and MPs’ expenses scandal. It is these principles which must guide party leaders in their deliberations in the days ahead”.

The poll has taken place against a backdrop of growing uncertainty in the financial markets over the effect that one country’s debts will have upon others, and fears following Greece’s bail-out by the European Union and the IMF.

Simon Loveitt (pictured) added: “The old adversarial style of politics must give way to a more constructive, creative and hopeful discourse focussed on governing in the national interest rather than narrow party political interests, in light of the converging global economic, environmental and energy crises”.

Earlier, the general secretary of the United Reformed Church, the Revd Roberta Rominger, urged Christians to  pray for all the Party leaders as they seek ways to work towards forming a strong, stable and principled government based on principles of the common good.  “As people of faith, we are uniquely positioned to take the long view on the kind of society we are seeking to build – a society where justice, peace and human flourishing prevail for all’ she said.