The UK has its first Catholic PM – but don’t expect a US–style religious culture war to follow
Nick Spencer was quoted in the Guardian on how a Catholic Prime Minister will play out in our wider culture. 25/07/2026
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For Andy Burnham, the road to No 10 begins and ends in the same place: home
Our 2025 Annual Lecture with Andy Burnham was featured in The Observer. 19/07/2026
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Will new UK Labor leader Andy Burnham’s Catholicism shape his leadership?
Hannah Rich speaks to ABC’s Religion and Ethics programme. 06/07/2026
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How Andy Burnham’s religion shapes his politics
Nick Spencer appears on the Church Times podcast unpacking the influence of Catholicism on Andy Burnham’s politics. 03/07/2026
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Nick Spencer writes for Church Times on Andy Burnham’s “safe” faith.
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Christian faith, politics and culture
Chine McDonald speaks on the panel for BBC Radio 4’s Free Thinking. 27/06/2025
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