The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church have courted controversy in a number of different areas, across the globe. From lobbying politicians, to donations for right wing political causes, from the treatment of ex brethren members, to the covid contracts. We look at some of the big stories.
Covid Contracts
Byline Times with our assistance report on the PPE contracts. 2020
The Yorkshire Evening Post, reports on the Court Case involving the Leeds brethren community taking ex brethren member Lance Christie to court for harassment. They lost.
Hull Live report on a follow up to the above story in East Yorkshire. The councillor states he granted the application as he thought all the neighbours were brethren members! 2023
The Swindon Advertiser report on the controversial planning application for the new meeting room in Swindon, UK. This story was reported in many media outlets, including the BBC. 2023
The West Australian reports on the tragic loss of life and the subsequent charging of a brethren member accused of driving at dangerous speed and under the influence of a blood alcohol result more than twice the legal limit. 2023
The Wilts & Gloucestershire standard reports on the jailing of a brethren member, who was found guilty of dangerous driving when almost three times over the limit, when he crashed his car leaving two people with life changing injuries. 2021
Nadim Zahawi the UK minister who resigned due to personal tax issues, calls out the fantastic work the brethren do for the Ukraine & local civil service. Reported in the Stratford Herald. 2022