Danny Webster
Danny joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2008 and has held a range of roles in the advocacy team. He currently leads the advocacy team's work across the UK including public policy work an engagement with the parliaments and assemblies, and respective governments. Before working for the Evangelical Alliance, Danny, who has degrees in politics and political philosophy, worked in parliament for an MP. Danny is passionate about encouraging Christians to integrate their faith with all areas of their life, especially when it comes to helping them take on leadership outside the church, and helped initiate the Evangelical Alliance's Public Leadership programme. He frequently provides comment on current political issues, both in Evangelical Alliance publications and to the press.
Scottish Government announces plans to ‘end conversion practices’
10 January 2024The Scottish Government has set out proposals for new legislation which it says would “ban conversion practices”.
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What’s happening with the government’s conversion therapy plans?
25 October 2023Confusion and uncertainty about whether government plans to introduce new laws are being pushed forward or into the long grass.
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Religious freedom in the workplace - why this should be central to human rights at work inquiry
4 September 2023Danny Webster, director of advocacy explains why the parliament must make freedom of religion or belief in the workplace a human rights priority
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Review calls on government to improve engagement with faith groups
26 April 2023Among the recommendations are calls for a new national faith champion and faith literacy training for all working in the public sector
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30 years on from the death of Stephen Lawrence - there is still much work to do
19 April 2023Over the past three decades evangelicals have been at the forefront of advocating for change in policing that serves everyone and is not marred by racism.
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The Illegal Migration Bill places politics before people
14 March 2023The Evangelical Alliance calls for a policy which prioritises the dignity of people and does not make a mockery of international commitments and modern slavery legislation
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What the government must consider in its upcoming conversion therapy bill
25 January 2023The UK government will shortly publish their plans to address conversion practices but there are significant risks to individual freedom and everyday church practices
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2021 Census: Christianity can flourish in the margins of society
29 November 2022Christians are now a minority in England and Wales but this can be a great opportunity to speak up for Christianity as a positive force for public life
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How can Christians respond to political chaos?
21 October 2022What does peace look like amid the current political rollercoaster of events?
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Equipped to live for Jesus at work
27 September 2022New resources help Christians put their faith into practice in their workplaces
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The next Prime Minister must restore trust in public life
13 July 2022What are the key priorities for the next Prime Minister to focus on?
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