Britain
Man charged with terrorism-related murder in London van attack
By Reuters — June 23, 2017
LONDON (Reuters) Darren Osborne, 47, is accused of plowing the rented vehicle into the group of worshippers in Finsbury Park in the early hours of Monday morning.
Van rams worshippers leaving London mosque; Prime minister calls it a ‘sickening’ terrorist attack
By Reuters — June 18, 2017
LONDON (Reuters) - Shortly after midnight, the rented vehicle swerved into a group of people leaving prayers at the Muslim Welfare House and the nearby Finsbury Park Mosque in north London, one of the biggest in the country, witnesses said.
British Liberal Democrat quits, says can’t lead party and be a Christian
By Kate Holton — June 14, 2017
(REUTERS) 'I seem to be the subject of suspicion because of what I believe and who my faith is in,' Tim Farron said. 'In which case we are kidding ourselves if we think we yet live in a tolerant, liberal society.'
Muslim mayor stresses diversity after London attack, but Britons still uneasy
By Catherine Pepinster — March 29, 2017
LONDON (RNS) 'Islamophobia is our last blind spot,' said another Muslim pathbreaker, Sayeeda Warsi, who was Britain’s first Muslim Cabinet minister.
A baroness in the British Parliament is suspended for anti-Semitism
By Lauren Markoe — October 27, 2016
(RNS) Baroness Jenny Tonge has been criticized before for making or tolerating remarks about Israel that demonize the country and cross the line to anti-Semitism.
Parliament committee: Labour Party not doing enough on anti-Semitism
By guest — October 15, 2016
A multi-party committee of lawmakers concludes that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn helped create a safe space within Labour ranks "for those with vile attitudes towards Jewish people."
Brexit prompts some Jewish Britons to reconcile with German roots
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 21, 2016
LONDON (Reuters) -- For Rabbi Julia Neuberger and other British Jews applying for German citizenship, the decision taps into deep emotional baggage due to the weight of history.
First Church of England bishop comes out as gay
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 2, 2016
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Nicholas Chamberlain, the bishop of Grantham, has come out as the first Church of England bishop to openly acknowledge he is gay.
Brexit victory prompts prayers amid economic, political turmoil
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 24, 2016
(RNS) While backers of Britain's exodus from the European Union celebrated, faith leaders focused on the vote's impact on society's most vulnerable.
Faith matters as UK votes on whether to remain in EU
By Arthur Keefer — June 23, 2016
(RNS) To 'Brexit' or not to 'Brexit'? Today's decision by British voters will have religious motivations for some, and religious implications for everyone.
Swastikas in London playground prompt fears of rise in anti-Semitism
By Kimberly Winston — June 21, 2016
(RNS) Swastikas in a children's playground reflect growing anti-Semitic incidents abroad and in the U.S.
Archbishop: Anti-Semitism is ‘embedded’ in British culture
By Jerome Socolovsky — May 20, 2016
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Justin Welby said he was "not looking at any political party," but his comments follow anti-Semitic comments by Labour Party members.
Trump hits back at British prime minister over Muslim ban
By guest — May 16, 2016
"It looks like we're not going to have a very good relationship,” Trump said, referring to British Prime Minister David Cameron.
British Muslim group criticized for rejecting Ahmadi Muslim sect
By Aysha Khan — April 8, 2016
(RNS) The Muslim Council of Britain's statement comes less than two weeks after a member of the persecuted sect was murdered in Scotland.
British bishop declares solidarity with persecuted atheists
By Adelle M. Banks — March 8, 2016
(RNS) “History has shown time and time again that when one minority group is oppressed with impunity, others soon face the same fate,” wrote Bishop Declan Lang.
