Jesus Freak. Brummie. Bishop of Kirkstall serving the City of Leeds for the Church of England

Joined February 2009
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Have been speaking with a number of imams following this suspected arson attack. Many of the imams are deeply troubled not only by this attack, but also by an increasingly concerning level of #antiMuslim sentiment more broadly.
Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for information after a suspected arson attack on the home of an Imam in Bolton last night. Footage shows a masked man throwing a lit object through a front window. The Patel family were safely evacuated by emergency services and no one was injured. Police said they believe the incident was targeted and are investigating. In a statement, Hassan Patel said the attack has caused "significant damage to our house and emotional distress to our family, including our children.”
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Chilling scenes from Belfast. One leading local politician tells me that last night was “a pogrom” in a UK city.
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I’m not going to amplify Reform’s ad by sharing it, but the wilful misrepresentation of Kemi Badenoch - selectively quoting what she said about ‘white lives matter’ - is disgraceful and dangerous. It needs to be challenged, including by those of us who are not Conservatives.
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It's not just the exploitation of a tragedy. JD Vance's picture of Britain - where migrants have led to a crime surge - is the opposite of the truth. comment.press/vance1234
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STATEMENT FROM THE SIKH COMMUNITY REGARDING THE MEDIA REPORTING OF THE TRIAL RELATING TO THE TRAGIC DEATH OF HENRY NOWAK Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh 22 May 2026 On behalf of Sikh organisations and communities across the country, we express our deepest condolences for the tragic loss of life, and our thoughts and prayers remain with the Nowak family and loved ones during this profoundly difficult time. This incident as reported does not align with the Sikh faith, the Sikh community, or the principles it stands for. Sikh teachings are founded on compassion, justice, humility, responsibility, and service to humanity. The Sikh community remains peaceful, well-integrated, and a deeply valued part of British society. We respectfully urge everyone to allow the judicial process to proceed fairly and without prejudice, and to refrain from drawing broad assumptions or judgments about the Sikh faith or Sikh religious practices based on an individual case. Let us remain united, stay true to our core values, and continue to reject any form of division or negativity-whether intentional or not. Together, we move forward stronger. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh UK SIKH REPRESENTATIVE ORGANISATIONS
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UTV !!!! Come on Villa. What a cracking first half. #UTV
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When hate is normalised, violence becomes more likely. Prayers for the families and communities impacted by this attack. We lament together and stand together against division and hate. Lord have mercy.
Devastated by the horrific shooting at a mosque in #SanDiego that has taken three lives. An attack on a place of worship is an attack on an entire community.Mosques must be places of peace and safety. Prayers for victims, families & Muslims across the US thetimes.com/article/4bb6174…
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This is real patriotism #UniteTheKingdom 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
This is real patriotism.
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A privilege to Chair the Leeds Faith Forum who have issued this statement of support for the Jewish community in our city
'We stand in unity': Leeds faith leaders speak against 'hatred and violence' after Golders Green attack trib.al/psCsK0u
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Following the attack in Golders Green, the bishops of the Diocese of Leeds sent a message of solidarity to the Jewish community across the diocese and beyond. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-ar…
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The attack on individuals in #GoldersGreen is horrific. No one should live in fear because of who they are. London’s Jewish community has faced a series of attacks in recent months. There must be absolutely no place for #antisemitism in our society. bbc.in/4eRL8kd
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This is illustrates why the bill failed. Its proponents have got no answers on “how do you know if someone was coerced into this” beyond “you can tell from how sincerely someone is asking for it”. It shows a shocking disregard for and ignorance of safeguarding.
This is a very good example of why the Assisted Dying Bill is so dangerous. Coercive and Controlling behaviour is hard to spot. Victims are used to hiding what is happening to them because they have been threatened not to disclose.
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Excellent thread from Professor Appleby, the government’s adviser on the prevention of suicide. Throughout he has calmly and thoughtfully tried to challenge the campaigning approach and get MPs to think deeper
I don’t doubt the humane motives of #AssistedDying campaigners. Or that public opinion is sympathetic. So why did the Bill fail? Short 🧵
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Speech of the day from former attorney general Baroness Prentis, who is undergoing chemotherapy: “When I’ve been waiting, literally on the floor, having fainted, of a less than perfectly clean NHS corridor, I have had a vision in my head of crisp white sheets and certainty that would come from knowing you were instantly going to die. “For me, and I suspect for most vulnerable people, that vision passes and life becomes worth living and good again. But I don’t think we should deny for one minute that that vision is briefly an attractive one. “My Lords, we owe the dying better than this bill.”
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5 years today since the publication of From Lament to Action by the Church of England. The failure to implement its recommendations combined with cuts to funding represents a missed opportunity to be a prophetic bulwark against the racism we see on our streets today.
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Man admits racially aggravated rape of Sikh woman he thought was Muslim after breaking into her home and telling her he was her 'British master' trib.al/2dwNPdl
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I’m not a Catholic, but wouldn’t it be great if we could get #Ilovethepope trending as he’s plainly a good, decent, principled human being, and, on Musk’s platform, this will annoy a lot of powerful, evil people. Do please repost.
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I'm normally against clerics getting involved in politics But when politicians start using the cross as a cudgel - to foment Christian nationalism or enlist religion in culture wars - faith leaders have a duty to respond. Leo can see Vance's game, and is two steps ahead of him.
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Pope Leo XIV is polling as the most popular public figure in the United States, with a net favorability rating of 34. Follow: @AFpost
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