Who we are

A broad coalition of Christian leaders and organisations, united by a shared concern for the moral and spiritual welfare of the nation. Together we affirm the enduring truths of the Gospel and their relevance to public life, seeking to uphold the dignity of every person and the common good of society. Building on the original 2010 Westminster Declaration, we renew a principled vision for faith, freedom, and public life in Britain today, calling for a restoration of moral clarity, respect for conscience, and the strengthening of marriage, family, and community as the foundation of a flourishing nation.

Declaration in summary

Life

Every human being bears God‑given dignity from the beginning of life to its natural end. We commend compassionate care and conscience protections in healthcare.

Marriage and family

  Marriage between one man and one woman is the foundation and fullest expression of family life, the best context for raising children, and a public good. We call for policies that strengthen marriage and family stability.

Freedom of belief and conscience 

Freedom to hold, live out and express Christian belief in public and in private is essential to a just society

Parents and schools 

Parents have primary responsibility for their children’s education. Schools should teach clearly about the family and avoid promoting contested sexual ideologies

Truth about sex 

We affirm the givenness of biological sex and the complementarity of men and women. Compassion must guide practice and policy, with this givenness as the governing truth.

Universities

We uphold the need for freedom of speech and of belief among both faculty and students as central to the true purpose of education. Without these freedoms, the pursuit of truth is distorted. Groupthink and cancel culture are mortal threats to that purpose, silencing honest debate and leading to the closing of the Western mind.

Artificial Intelligence

The rapid development of technology, including artificial intelligence, requires careful moral oversight. Such oversight should be entrusted to an interdisciplinary body that includes Christians trained in moral thinking and decision-making. 

Speakers

  • A priest standing at an altar during a religious ceremony, wearing white and gold vestments, with lit candles around him.

    Mgr Michael Nazir-Ali

    Mgr Michael Nazir-Ali is a prominent theologian and interfaith advocate. He has held teaching positions at universities in the UK and Pakistan and is the author of numerous books on Muslim-Christian relations and interfaith dialogue.

  • An older man with glasses and a beard standing in front of bookshelves filled with books, wearing a blue button-up shirt.

    Lord (Nigel) Biggar

    Emeritus Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford, Lord Biggar is a British Anglican priest and theologian. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2021 for services to higher education and was made a life peer in January 2025.

  • A middle-aged woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a white blazer with thin black stripes, a navy blue top, and a statement necklace, smiling gently against a light blue background.

    Fiona Bruce

    Fiona Bruce served as the Member of Parliament for Congleton from 2010 to 2024. She was appointed the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief in December 2020.

  • A man in military attire saluting outdoors in front of a green tent.

    Major General Tim Cross

    A retired British Army officer, Major General Tim Cross was commissioned in 1971 and served in various capacities, including commanding one of the three divisions of the UK Field Army. He is known for his expertise in military logistics and strategic operations.

  • Robin Aitken MBE

    Robin Aitken is a journalist and author with many years at the BBC. His books include Can We Trust the BBC? and The Noble Liar, both addressing questions of truth, media, politics, and faith in contemporary society. In 2014, he was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to vulnerable people.

  • Dr Tony Rucinski

    Tony Rucinski is the Director of Supporter Strategy at the Coalition for Marriage. He has extensive experience in Christian ministry and has served in various leadership roles within the Church, including as a Church Elder and leader of local youth work and outreach.

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