Sharmila Meadows
Sharmila Meadows is a freelance journalist. A former senior policy adviser in Westminster, she writes on cricket, charity, faith, politics and the Indian Subcontinent.
OpinionIn Sarah Taylor’s appointment, England Men’s Cricket have brought welcome encouragement to ordinary women – whatever our field!
Sharmila Meadows explores how Sarah Taylor’s groundbreaking appointment to England Men’s Cricket speaks far beyond sport, offering encouragement to women stepping into challenging and unfamiliar spaces. Drawing on the stories of biblical women including Esther, Ruth, Deborah and Mary Magdalene, she examines what faith, courage and obedience can look like in a man’s world.
OpinionCricketer Alex Hartley's criticism of her team mates should be met with godly wisdom, not offence
’The Bible gives fair warning about the risks of correcting others, but also of the great value of correction to the listening heart,’ says Sharmila Meadows as she considers the offence caused by female cricketer, Alex Hartley.
OpinionTrump’s inauguration was a reminder to look to God, not man, for our answers
‘Did Americans vote to reject a failed administration or elect a president they believed would satisfy their hopes, both political and spiritual?’ asks Sharmila Meadows.
OpinionTrump may feel a curious political choice, but he captures the Christian vote for a reason
’You may have concerns about Trump’s character or his ungracious language towards political opponents or migrants. Many Americans share those reservations, but they vote on something bigger. A biblical world-view,’ says Sharmila Meadows.
OpinionWhat does the Budget mean for ordinary women like us?
‘Tough financial times call for wise stewardship, but this Government is penalising those who do just that – unlike Jesus’ teaching in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25),’ says Sharmila Meadows.
OpinionRumoured 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.
OpinionThere 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.’
OpinionWomen 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
OpinionKate 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.
OpinionThis 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.
OpinionI 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.
