Cameron hails ‘Christian fightback’ in Easter message

David Cameron hailed a “Christian fightback” in Britain during an Easter reception at Downing Street today.

The Prime Minister pointed to the popularity of the Pope’s visit in 2010, celebrations around the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible and public arguments over the right to hold prayers or wear crucifixes as evidence that Christian values were still important to Britain.

He also made the case that people should be able to express their faiths, the Standard understands.

In his Easter message to the nation today, the Prime Minister said followers of all faiths and none could “share and admire” Jesus’ values of compassion, generosity, grace, humility and love.

He quoted from the Book of Luke to advise the country on how to make a “happier and better society for everyone”.