Brits worth watching

Four Christian Conservatives and where they’ve come; four worth watching | Marvin Olasky

Seven years ago (July 22, 2000), WORLD profiled four Conservative Party leaders who were embracing compassionate conservatism. We do the same in this issue with four current Christian leaders —but first, here's what has happened to our initial set:

William Hague resigned as Conservative Party leader in 2001 after a dismal election showing. Since then he has written acclaimed biographies of 18th-century Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger and William Wilberforce. Now, hoping for a Conservative comeback, he serves as shadow Foreign Secretary.

Gary Streeter is still a member of Parliament and still openly proclaims his Christian faith. He chairs the Conservative Party International Office, which attempts to build and support democracy in emerging countries, and also emphasizes help to disabled children.