The Swarthmore Lecture 2017: Faith in politics? A testimony to equality was given by Catherine West at 7:30 pm on Monday 31st July 2017 as part of Yearly Meeting Gathering at Warwick University.
Catherine became a Quaker in the 1990s and is a member of North West London Area Meeting. Her Quaker faith drives her political actions. She is currently Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Wood Green. The essence of that faith is that every life is equal and holy.
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