Godliness in politics

David Burrowes  |  Comment  |  politics & policy
Date posted:  27 Jul 2026
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Godliness in politics

Anne Widdecombe in 2009. Source: Wikimedia Commons

As I write, the old adage that a week is a long time in politics could not be more true.

Reflecting just on the death of Lord Mackay of Clashfern, who was a foremost Christian lawyer and politician, would be hard. However to be followed by the tragic news of the death of Anne Widdecombe was dreadful – if it was not for the gift of eternal life which both James and Anne had received and now enjoy.

They both epitomise the distinctive characteristics of Christians in public life – servant-hearted, passionate for truth and justice, full of integrity and fearless campaigners for Christian values and inspired policies.

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