Sharmila Meadows
Sharmila Meadows is a freelance writer, journalist and copy editor. A former government policy adviser and private secretary in Westminster, she writes primarily on cricket, faith and politics
- Opinion
Rumoured changes to council tax discounts raise biblical questions of compassion and fairness
‘When taxation policy supports those in need, we applaud it. When it penalises those who have been hard-working, prudent and supported the wider economy, maybe we should ask questions,’ says Sharmila Meadows, as she looks at the proposed removal of the single person discount on council tax.
- Opinion
There was redemption after the Watergate scandal, what does this tell us for today’s politics?
’Watergate reminds us that political office is as much about serving as it is leading,’ says Sharmila Meadows as she looks at the redemption in the life of Chuck Colson, who was once Nixon’s ’hatchet man’ but after coming to faith and going to prison, formed the Prison Fellowship.
- Opinion
‘Who is Kemi Badenoch, is she a Christian, and would she be a good leader for the UK?’
Kemi Badenoch joined six other initial contenders for leadership of the Conservative Party. Sharmila Meadows takes a look at the politician’s background and believes Badenoch would, ’challenge and expose the government robustly and with tenacity and courage.’
- Opinion
Women are rising to prominence in European politics, representing the hard right. What’s the Christian response?
As the United Kingdon’s general election happened yesterday, Sharmila Meadows looks at the rise of Marine LePen in France, and asks what it could mean for the country
- Opinion
Kate Forbes did not join the race to be SNP leader, but she is still a strong Christian voice in a secular landscape
’Her voice challenges cultural bias and lets on that not everyone thinks as the liberal media would have us believe,’ says former government policy adviser Sharmila Meadows of the Scottish politician.
- Opinion
This Holocaust Memorial Day is a chance for the Church to have an ‘Esther moment’
Former Ministerial Private Secretary Sharmila Meadows explains why Christians cannot be indifferent to the plight of Israel.
- Opinion
I was unravelling, but then God brought a cat into my life…
Writer Sharmila Meadows shares the lessons God taught her from looking after a feline friend named Mollie.