While the conflict in Kashmir receives widespread attention, the suffering of Christians is often overlooked. In both India and Pakistan, legal frameworks perpetuate their persecution, from bombings to false blasphemy accusations and forced conversions. As Western narratives focus on different struggles, the quiet suffering of this minority group remains largely invisible. In this essay, we aim to shed light on the untold story of Christian persecution in this part of the world.

Keir Starmer’s new trade deal with India, hailed as an economic boost, comes with a cost. By exempting Indian workers from national insurance and increasing immigration, it undermines British workers. While India benefits from cheap labor and increased migration, the deal puts a strain on the UK taxpayer. With new visas for Indian workers in fields already well-represented in Britain, is this truly the path towards prosperity, or a costly trade-off for the future of British jobs and welfare?

The conflict over Kashmir, deeply rooted in Britain’s colonial past, has already spilled onto UK streets, creating tensions in schools, homes, and places of worship. As India and Pakistan edge closer to war, the impact is being felt across communities in the UK. The country’s complex history with these regions means that unrest, fueled by inherited grievances, cannot be ignored, as John Mac Ghlionn argues.