Great to attend the 371st Clergy Support Trust festival, the charity for clergy in need.
I was deeply moved by testimonies from families supported by the trust and it was a privilege to deliver a reading at the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral.
New challenges require a new response. While the Government’s red lines on Europe have been successful, it’s now time to look again to ensure we are not limiting our role in Europe for the next 10 years.
For a more prosperous, secure, peaceful, united future.
Read more. Link in bio. (3/3)
Statement on Edinburgh Anti-Muslim Attack
On the 10th anniversary of #Brexit, many are rightly reflecting on the chaos, uncertainty & devastating impacts the decision to leave the EU had on this country.
We must also look ahead to what could come after Brexit. (1/3)
I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic murder of Jamal Coombes, who was stabbed on Glycena Road #Battersea on Saturday.
My thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends.
💦🚨 The Environment Agency has granted £ 2,531,000 for #Battersea for flood defences & coastal erosion risk management.
Really pleased the Govt has taken this step to support long-term resilience for communities, ensuring that we meet the challenges of today & the future.
No one can deny the world has changed since that day 10 years ago – geopolitical alliances have transformed; a war continues to rage in the Middle East, and the state of our energy security is still in limbo. (2/3)
This year, I was honoured to write the foreword for 'Britain Called and We Answered', an extraordinary piece of archival history, preserving the memories & experiences of the Windrush generation for years to come. (2/2)