David Smith: Does the UK government care about Christian persecution?
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This week, Tim chats with David Smith, Labour MP for North Northumberland, who’s returning to the podcast after being appointed the UK’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.
To end the special series of Christian persecution, they dive into what his new role actually involves and explore some of the real-world efforts the UK is making to protect freedom of religion around the globe.
Plus, Tim takes a moment to reflect on whether having Christian MPs in Parliament really makes a difference.
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Released on 12 Feb 2025
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