Interview. “Look, this is a Christian country”, says Hinds. But he adds that the cap on new faith schools’ admissions should stay.

At times, says the Education Secretary, the post he holds requires “a bold and vociferous and constant presence”. But “at other times less so”.

WATCH: “I sing of a maiden”

The last in our series of Christmas carols as this year closes.

WATCH: “Joys Seven”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “O Dulce jubilo”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: Coventry Carol

“Herod the King, in his raging, Charged he hath this day; His men of might, in his own sight, All children young, to slay.”

Benedict Rogers: Hunt’s review of British policy on the persecution of Christians is crucial and courageous

The Foreign Secretary had already impressed me with his focus on human rights. Now he has created new hope for Christians around the world.

WATCH: “Ding Dong Merrily on High.”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “God rest ye, merry gentlemen”

On Boxing Day, our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “I saw three ships come sailing in”

“On Christmas Day in the morning.” Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “O Come All Ye Faithful”

“O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.”

We wish you a Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year too to all our readers.

WATCH: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

WATCH: “Once in Royal David’s City”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.

“For mighty dread had seized their troubled mind”

Unlike the angel, we’re unable to announce tidings of great joy. But it’s worth mulling why the Christmas season can pause even Brexit hostilities.

WATCH: “O little town of Bethlehem”

Our season of Christmas carols continues.