MPs reminded of impact of Christian faith in politics with book gift

The Christian Institute has said it hopes to scale back the religious illiteracy of Britain’s political class with the gift of a book concerning the nation’s Christian heritage to parliamentarians this Easter.

The initiative comes at what may be an all-time low for the influence of Christianity upon politics – and yet equally a time of renewed interest in the religion.

Decades ago, Tony Blair’s spokesman Alastair Campbell famously said, “We don’t do God.” Later in 2017 Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron was forced to step down, citing the impossibility of reconciling his personal Christian faith with leading a political party.

Now, in 2026 for the primary time Britain has an openly atheist prime minister and an agnostic leader of the opposition. Even those parties that promise a recognition of Britain’s Christian heritage are led by men for whom faith is just not a driving issue.

Rupert Lowe of Restore Britain has never publicly professed personal faith of any kind, while Nigel Farage of Reform UK has publicly identified as an Anglican, albeit one who doesn’t attend church frequently.

In the hopes of accelerating awareness of Christianity’s unique role within the evolution of British society, The Christian Institute has posted a replica of the book, How Christianity Transformed the World, by Dr Sharon James, to MPs and members of the devolved assemblies.

The book is filled with testimonies and examples of Christians who’ve been motivated to alter society for the higher consequently of their faith. The book has been described as having an “evangelical perspective” that mirrors lots of the arguments made by Tom Holland in his bestselling book, Dominion.

Dr James said, “Without the impact of Christians following the teachings of Christ in the general public square, the world can be less just, less free, less educated, more cruel, and more poor. Above all, it might be without hope – the last word hope of life in Christ.

“There is little doubt that there’s a renewed interest within the Christian faith within the UK, including amongst a few of our legislators. There is a big religious literacy gap and our hope is that this book will help politicians to higher understand what the Christian faith really teaches.”