This turbulent priest

Author: Father Ed Tomlinson

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Catholicism didn't abandon the left, the left has abandoned Catholicism
Episode 152
Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode I ponder why Christianity has been largely abandoned by all political parties but especially the left, which once had a strong alliance with Catholicism in working class areas of Britain. I ask how Christians should engage with modern politics and end with a hopeful observation that the worm might, at last, be turning...Support the showYou can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate. The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com