Christians in Politics and Christians in Parliament have released a joint statement of unity today, signed by Christian Politicians from across the political spectrum.
Last week, we began writing a different letter. It called for a change in tone on the EU referendum debate. It called on voters of the Christian faith to turn away from the typical political discourse dominating this decision, and to find inspiration in a kinder, deeper framework of guidance for their vote.
Tragically, the terrible death of our dear friend and colleague Jo Cox MP has now indeed marked a sea change in the tone of the referendum debate. The tensions which may have contributed to her death have in part been defused by a national outpouring of unity. Unity in grief. Unity in shock. Unity in condemnation of the politics of division.
There is a Franciscan Prayer which urges "May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace." Jo Cox was blessed with endless anger at injustice. In her memory, let us vote thoughtfully for a more just and hopeful world.
John Glen MP, Parliamentary Chairman, Conservative Christian Fellowship.
Jeremy Lefroy MP, Conservative Member for Stafford.
Rt Hon Sir Desmond Swayne MP, Conservative Member for New Forest West.
Rt Hon Sir Desmond Swayne MP, Conservative Member for New Forest West.
Jonathan Reynolds MP, Chair, Christians on the Left.
Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, Chair 2012-2016, Christians on the Left.
Baroness Sal Brinton, President, Liberal Democrats & Liberal Democrat Christian Forum.
Tim Farron MP, Leader, Liberal Democrats, Vice Chair, Christians in Parliament.
Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, Vice Chair, Christians in Parliament, Democratic Unionist Party.
Mark Scott, Christians in Politics
Colin Bloom, Director, Christians in Poltics (Conservatives)
Dr Andrew Flannagan, Director, Christians in Politics (Labour)
Claire Mathys, Director, Christians in Politics (Liberal Democrats)
Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, Chair 2012-2016, Christians on the Left.
Baroness Sal Brinton, President, Liberal Democrats & Liberal Democrat Christian Forum.
Tim Farron MP, Leader, Liberal Democrats, Vice Chair, Christians in Parliament.
Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, Vice Chair, Christians in Parliament, Democratic Unionist Party.
Mark Scott, Christians in Politics
Colin Bloom, Director, Christians in Poltics (Conservatives)
Dr Andrew Flannagan, Director, Christians in Politics (Labour)
Claire Mathys, Director, Christians in Politics (Liberal Democrats)
Botagoz Hopkinson, Chairwoman, Conservative Friends of Eurasia.