politics

Talking to Natalie Bennett

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to ask some questions, Natalie. Some Christians are drawn to the Green Party because of its emphasis on social justice and environmental issues. But some might worry that the Green Party carries an aggressive secularising flavour. Does it?

We have principles I think many people of faith can sign up to. We believe everyone should be able to access the planet’s resources and have a decent life, taking hold of and developing life’s opportunities as a result. Everyone has a right to these things.

We respect people’s private beliefs. Many of the food banks that I have visited over the past couple of years are run by faith groups and we are very happy to...