Prayers for Parliament and the Nation: Friday, 5 May 2017
" I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. "
- 1 Timothy 2:1-4
- The High Court has ordered the Government to publish its draft plans to tackle air pollution by 9 May and a final plan by 31 July 2017.
- As the main political parties prepare to publish their manifestos in advance of the General Election, there are calls for Easy Manifestos be made available for those with learning disabilities.
- French voters will vote in the second and final round of the French Presidential elections this Sunday, 7 May.
- US President Donald Trump has indicated that he would be willing to meet with North Korean President Kim-Jong Un to discuss denuclearisation.
- The EU has published its initial terms for negotiating Brexit and has stipulated that no discussions on a future trade relationship will be held before the initial terms are agreed.
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