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Quakers launch election 2015 website

by Desmond Busteed

Quakers are also planning to host hustings with the main political parties, around Britain and at Friends House, Quakers' central office in London.

Organisers think its webinars, blogs and a new website will bring voters together online.

Parliamentary Engagement Officer, Jessica Metheringham says: "This general election will set the scene for politics in Britain for the next five years.

"The next few weeks are an opportunity to shape the debate. Quakers live their faith by speaking out; it compels us to challenge the status quo and to seek to change the world for the better. The actions that faith motivates us to take can be inherently political.

"More than a dozen Quakers are standing as parliamentary candidates in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

"Quakers' election guide has proved so popular it has been reprinted. A handy conversation-starter, also online at www.quakervote.org.uk the guide offers an overview of more than 20 subjects over seven themes, including suggested questions for candidates.

 
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