[Politicians have a right to respond to the] presence or absence of the churches, and their sometimes bizarre choice of priorities for discussion. - Douglas Hurd

Now we've signed it – we had better read it!

The idea of Active Citizenship is a necessary complement to that of the enterprise culture. Public service may once have been the duty of an elite, but today it is the responsibility of all who have time or money to spare. Modern capitalism has democratised the ownership of property, and we are now witnessing the democratisation of responsible citizenship.

The fruits of economic success could turn sour unless we can bring back greater social cohesion to our country.