MPs, councillors, and more than one-hundred activists from all over the country gathered online in October to celebrate 60 years since the formation of Christians on the Left, then called the Christian Socialist Movement .
Hosted by Lewisham East Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Faiths, Janet Daby MP, the event featured speeches, songs and prayers from across the membership.
Former Director, Andy Flanagan, performed a song written especially for the occasion. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer highlighted the important role Christians play in society, particularly in the form of social activism.
“The Christian Socialist Movement was born 60 years ago but Christian Socialism stretches way back beyond that and has a place within our movement since its very beginning,” he said.
“The Christian community has always been at the forefront of social activism, seeking justice and speaking truth to power. I’ve seen Christians active in their local food banks, homeless shelters, and many other projects.”
Sir Keir noted that “…as part of our movement, Christians on the Left continue to be a campaigning force in their local communities, and nationally, on issues such as tax evasion, and food poverty."