In Solape Alatise's first ever self-produced, edited and reported documentary, she explores the question: Are some Christian beliefs unwanted in modern British Politics? The question arose after seeing the resurgence of the scrutiny that some politicians face when it comes to their Christian beliefs; some of which may be considered traditional, orthodox and or out-dated. When vying for former Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon's job, earlier this year, Member of Scottish Parliament Kate Forbes was questioned about her views on same-sex relationships, which reopened the debate about the beliefs of elected representatives. A debate, perhaps, last most prominent when former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron was pressed on his views about gay sex.
Contributors: Christian Concern - Benjamin John, St Anne's Rector - Fr Simon Buckley, President of the National Secular Society - Keith Porteous Wood.
Archive Footage: Premier Christian Radio - Tim Farron interview, STV - Kate Forbes interview.
City News: Reporting, Editing and Produced by Solape
During Solape Alatise's time at City University of London, where she studied broadcast journalism, she took on several opportunities to both report and produce news for the weekly City News TV programme. She learnt several skills, including: scripting, shooting with professional camera and social video equipment, delivering news to camera and producing news packages to deadline.
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