With over 20 years working in Government, NGOs, and frontline politics Ross will share reflections on how the news media is perceived to work (for good and bad) from the perspective of public affairs, and consider what might be the Christian’s appropriate faithful response, whether politician, journalist, or public square influencer. The aim will be to better understand a different perspective on the news media and a practical discussion about how to engage positively and effectively, and get the most out of those working in politics and the wider public square.

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Ross Hendry serves as CEO of CARE since his appointment in November 2021. Prior to joining CARE, he was the CEO of Spurgeons', one of the UK’s largest children’s charities. He has also served as Deputy CEO at the office for the Children’s Commissioner in England and as Head of Public Policy at Action for Children. In 2005, he stood as a Parliamentary candidate for the Labour Party and has worked in a number of other roles in think tanks, the public sector, and the trade union movement.

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