Politicians under fire again, schools fear child protection overkill, and the Archbishop's Christmas wrap

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.  Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.  Today, as the MPs expenses row rumbles on, and rows emerge over cuts policy, will we ever trust politicians again?  As new rules on child protection come into force, schools fear they will deter volunteers,  and the respected former Archbishop of Cape Town designs a Christmas wrapping paper.

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Politics:

bbc.co.uk Treasury ‘wanted tougher deficit action’

telegraph.co.uk Latest expenses claims

Youtube.com Cameron calls for MPs pay cut

Child protection:

bbc.co.uk School leaders query new vetting and barring system

dailymail.co.uk Anti-paedophile vetting regime ‘is ruining school life’, head teachers warn

press association Pupils ‘losing out’ under new rules

Desmond Tutu:

inspiremagazine.org.uk Tutu Christmas wrapping paper featured in today’s Guardian

guardian.co.uk Celebrity Christmas wrapping paper auction