Pieces by Ross Hendry

What’s CARE achieved over the last parliamentary year?
6 May 2022
The current Westminster Parliamentary Session has now ended, and a Queen’s Speech, formally opening the new session of parliament, has been announced for 10 May. It’s a fantastic opportunity to take stock,…

Link between porn and violence is clear as is the need for action
25 April 2022
This article first appeared in The Express, on 16 April 2022.

The Spring Statement is a moral document – it should matter to all of us
25 March 2022
This week saw the publication of the Spring Financial Statement – which is essentially a mini-budget. Rarely have the Chancellor’s words been more anticipated as we find ourselves in a ‘cost of…

Ukraine: how can we respond to the tragedy?
25 February 2022
I’m listening to the radio, reading the news websites, and scanning social media about Ukraine. With every hour comes news of more deaths and advancing Russian forces. My heart is breaking for…

‘I’ seems to be the hardest word
4 February 2022
Elton John sang “sorry seems to be the hardest word” and many would say it’s the same for politicians. Yet this week has shown it is not sorry that’s the hardest word…

Government consultation on Banning Conversion Therapy
21 January 2022
The Government’s consultation on Banning Conversion Therapy in England and Wales closes in the next two weeks. CARE will be responding formally to the published proposals and we encourage our supporters to…