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Scottish Christian Party in Dumfries

Dumfries pastor Mark Smith has thrown his hat into the electoral ring, joining the South of Scotland list for the Scottish Christian Party.

Mark fought the last general election, for the Dumfries & Galloway Constituency, on behalf of Operation Christian Vote, predecessor to the Scottish Christian Party.

This time round, he’s joined by Peter, his 19 year-old son, who’s also on the South of Scotland regional list.

Peter made the decision to sign up to the list, recognising that the majority of young people are disaffected by politics.

He said: “I’m really not impressed by the politics of today — becoming increasingly detached from the issues which people like me are really interested in.

“I’m wanting to see a society where people feel genuinely respected and valued, whatever their background.

“I want to see a society where morals are honoured and I believe there’s need for widespread reform of the way government is run, to become more ethical and fair.”

Pastor Mark Smith believes that the presence of the Christian viewpoint in the Scottish Parliament is essential.

He said that the bulk of policies on moral, ethical and conscience issues are decided by Holyrood, rather than Westminster.

Pastor Smith added: “Many Christians and people of goodwill around the nation are heartily sick of policies being imposed upon them, which cut right across the Christian heritage of this land.

“It’s time we stood up and made our message clear - enough is enough — the Christian voice must be heard.”

Full story at the Dumfries & Galloway Standard.