Leeds, England, Dec 2, 2019 / 14:26 pm
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales are urging voters to consider issues of human rights and the dignity of human life as the country's general election approaches, with Britain's exit from the European Union a central issue.
"The question of the United Kingdom's place in Europe continues to dominate political discourse," the bishops wrote Nov. 29 following their plenary meeting in Leeds.
"In whatever way our future relationship with our closest neighbours develops, Britain must be committed to a positive engagement as a key international partner in promoting peace, security and responsible stewardship of the planet...The test of any policy should be its impact upon human dignity, particularly for the most disadvantaged in our society."
The general election, slated to take place Dec. 12, will be the country's third since 2015, though normally they would be held every five years, the BBC reports.