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An Oxfam survey claims that the 2005 Make Poverty History campaign has mobilised a generation of politically active young people. Of the 1,400 16-25 year olds who took part in the questionnaire, 84% said that the MPH campaign and Live8 concerts had the biggest impact on them last year, ahead of the general election and the Olympic bid victory.
Politics	Youth Work – April 2006



The Liberal Democrats' Shadow Health Secretary has challenged Christians to pray persistently for their local MP and work to befriend them.
Politics	The Baptist Times – 30th June 2005



The Government’s plan for compulsory identity cards is backed by more than five out of 10 people as the best way to combat ID fraud, according to a published survey.
Politics	The Sentinel – 24th May 2005



The Governments second attempt to introduce a law against incitement to religious hatred has been criticised by the Evangelical Alliance. The Racial and Religious Hatred Bill was published on 9 June, and aims to extend the offence of Incitement to Racial Hatred to include religious groups as well as racial groups, thereby offering protection currently only available to Sikhs and Jews to people of other faiths.
Politics	Christian Herald - 18th June 2005



Despite every research project showing young people are as interested as ever in the changing world in which they live, "only 39% of 18-24 year olds voted in the last general election and even fewer in local and European polls".
Politics	Optimus Publishing – April 2005



In the 2001 General Election, turnout was 59.4%, the lowest recorded since 1918.
Politics	Reform – May 2005



In 2001 only 45% of the under 35s and 38% of those eligible to vote for the first time did so.
Politics	The War Cry – 30th April 2005



After years of anti-asylum press stories British people believe, according to a recent Mori poll, that the UK has 23% of the world's refugees. The real figure is below 2%. Britain is 32nd in the worldwide league table of countries taking asylum seekers. Asylum seekers do not swamp the UK.
Politics	Newfrontiers Magazine - Vol 2 Issue 10 March-May 2005



In 2002-2004 asylum seekers came mainly from Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia and Zimbabwe. In the 1990s they were from the Balkans. In the 1970s they were from South East Asia. In the 1940s they were from Poland. The only things these states have in common are war and repression. There is no other common cause of mass movements of people seeking asylum.
Politics	Newfrontiers Magazine - Vol 2 Issue 10 March-May 2005



The majority of young people are interested in political issues, a recent survey has found. The research carried out by the Electoral Commission (EC), to coincide with the Y Vote Mock Elections for youth, found that 81% of 16 to 20-year-olds interviewed felt strongly about political issues such as crime and education.
Politics	Youthwork - May 2005



Support for the death penalty in the US has fallen from more than 60% in 2003 to only 48% in November 2004.
Politics	The Baptist Times - 31st March 2005



Black church leaders expressed grave concerns over Conservative immigration and asylum policy when they met with Leader of the Opposition Michael Howard to discuss issues affecting the black community. Issues raised included limited work permits, debt relief, the criminal justice system and gun crime.
Politics	The War Cry - 5th February 2005



60% of Iraq's 15 million registered voters turned out for elections. They came to claim their rightful power in the land.
Politics	The Independent - 31st January 2005



Friday 17 December saw the handing down of the long-awaited decision in the complaint of religious vilification by the Islamic Council of Victoria (Australia) and three Muslim converts against Catch The Fire Ministries, Pastor Danny Nalliah and Pastor Daniel Scot at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Judge Michael Higgins decision that "vilification had occurred" has severe consequences for religious freedom and free speech generally, throughout Australia and in the UK where a similar Bill is currently under scrutiny. As a consequence of this decision it is feared any publication, sermon, conference or public address about any other religion, even quoting text from religious books or documents, could now be deemed vilification. The Uniting Church, Catholic Church and Anglican Church representatives have pledged their support and congratulations to the Muslims following the handing down of the decision to the incredulity of Catch The Fire. A UCA media release stated: "We are concerned about small Christian extremist groups that are damaging the reputation and good name of the broader Christian community." British politicians who fear such a Bill's introduction in the UK could turn those of differing theological persuasions against each other have predicted this kind of interdenominational split.
Politics	Christian Herald – 8th January 2005



Britain must be ready to pay more to Brussels in order to safeguard the future of the EU, the union's Budget Commissioner said. Dalia Grybauskaite's comments will increase pressure on the UK to give up its £2.5 billion annual rebate.
Politics	The Sentinel – 14th January 2005

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