Join Alex Clare-Young and Paul Morrison from the Joint Public Issues Team as they delve into the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and its impact on government departmental budgets over the next three years. The episode explores the implications of the CSR on poverty, local government funding, and international development, highlighting the significant reductions in the aid budget.

Through detailed analysis, Alex and Paul discuss the justice-related aspects, including the continuation of the poverty and resilience fund for local authorities, while raising concerns about the limitations and potential consequences of the current plans, particularly the insufficient focus on tackling wealth inequality and poverty.

In this episode of 10 minutes on (or 16 minutes on!) Florence interviews Paul Morrison about the Spring Statement.

They focus on the changes to the Benefit System and the impact on poverty in the UK. For more on the Spring Statement head to our blog: https://jpit.uk/response-to-the-spring-statement

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The 5th of March is the International day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation awareness.

Steve Hucklesby speaks to JPIT intern Florence about what this means, and

They mention two treaties, the Nuclear Non-proliferation treaty (NPT, 1968) and the more recent Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW, 2017)

Steve explains the status of these nuclear treaties at this time global tensions with the US, Europe and Russia. The discussion also covers the impact of Trump, implications for the UK and what a christian response could be.

For more of JPIT's work on peacemaking head to:

- jpit.uk/peacemaking

And for JPIT's work on modern warfare head to:

- jpit.uk/foa

Listen to Sarah, Helen and David discuss Rural Mental Health Week, and provide valuable questions and advice to ensure that mental health is a top priority in rural spaces.

Useful Links:

Farm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies - YellowWellies.org #MindYourHead campaign week 10-16 Feb

Methodist rural mission & ministry page - Rural Mission & Ministry - The Methodist Church

FCN website & helpline number – Contact FCN - Farming Community Network

Feel free to get in touch with Sarah directly – hulmes@methodistchurch.org.uk

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This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions.

In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Bishop William Kenney, Titula Bishop of Midica.

Bishop Kenny is a long-term opponent of nuclear weapons and advocate for peace and justice, bringing a Catholic perspective.

Resources:

• Bishop William Kenneys work "Called to be Peacemakers"
• JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa.

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This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions.

In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Jennifer Philpot-Nissen, Human Rights and Disarmament advocate at the World Council of Churches.

Resources:

• World Council of Churches: oikoumene.org
• JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa.

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With Westminster Parliament's second reading of the Assisted Dying Bill on 29th November, Steve Tinning and Nathan McGuire unpack the bill’s context, ethical implications, and how JPIT denominations are responding.

Read More: https://jpit.uk/assisted-dying-bill-2024

This episode is on the results of US Presidential Election, released this morning.

In this episode Aoife from the Joint Public Issues Team speak to Steve, JPIT's policy advisor on International Affairs. They discuss the US Presidential Election, and the implications this will have for both the US, and the rest of the world.

Resources:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/nov/06/us-presidential-election-2024-donald-trump-kamala-harris-latest-news-updates

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cj3ergr8209t

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