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1/3 I am calling for British, American and Canadian authorities to work together to have this pro Khalistani extremist in handcuffs as soon as possible. Enough is enough. Whilst the majority mainstream #Sikh population get on with adding huge value to society, here is one of the…

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So that we are clear. The #Sikh Gurdwara committee in a Glasgow Gurdwara put on a community reception to host the Indian High Commissioner @VDoraiswami . A group of out of town Pro Khalistan activists turn up and physically intimidate the local Sikh committee, and try and attack…

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It feels like there has been a noticeable and worrying increase in discriminatory anti-Hindu language and the use of vile tropes about Hindus coming from a small but vocal minority of these Pro Khalistan Extremists (PKEs). If the hateful language these thugs use against Hindus…

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On this day in 2008 in Mumbai, terrorists from Pakistan began a 4 day killing spree - murdering 166 innocent people and injuring about 300 more. Not everyone responsible has been brought to justice. The Indian people are resilient and I know the Government of India will not rest…

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Happy #Diwali 🪔The Hindu Festival of Light, it is an important and joy filled festival. A time for self-reflection, family, friends and service to others. I wish everyone a very blessed and happy Diwali! #Diwali2023

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217 years ago today, in 1807, the British passed the Slave Trade Act making it illegal to buy and sell slaves in the British Empire. The U.K. was the first country to do this, and it was largely possible because of the efforts of William Wilberforce.

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2/3 here is the transcript of what he says: We are asking the Sikh Community to not to fly in Air India on November 19th. On November 19th there would be a global blockade as we won't let Air India fly around the world. Sikh community should not fly in Air India on November 19th…

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3/3 here’s a newspaper report of this dangerous demagogue’s speech.

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See these press releases from both the Indian High Commission @HCI_London and the Glasgow Gurdwara @GlasgowGurdwara - the British Government must do more to crack down on these thugs who are causing so many problems.

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What an amazing and moving Christmas advert by Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen.

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3 years

Wonderful to see this kind of #Interfaith love and respect from a high profile British #Sikh . #HAPPYCHRISTMAS back to you and yours!

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On this auspicious day Immense delight to wish a Merry #Christmas to a sovereign, independent, free Britain. A very happy birthday to the Prince of Peace. May God bless our United Kingdom.

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Great to see an Indian Christian and an Indian Sikh proudly flying the tricolour as they lead the #Olympic #TeamIndia at #Tokyo2020 a team made up of athletes from Muslim, Hindu and all other backgrounds that makes India such a beautiful country. #Peace

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#Jesus is risen. A day for new life, new hope and new beginnings. #EasterSunday #HappyEaster

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India and China have the largest and second largest global populations. The following thread will show a shift in working age populations that will have a bigger impact on the global economy, climate change and security than almost anything else. At the begining of the century…

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2 months

Thank you Prime Minister. @narendramodi

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Today, on Good Friday, we remember the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ. May everyone find strength in the lessons of compassion and forgiveness it teaches us.

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3pm #ChristmasDay #QueensSpeech Such a great message to the Nation and the Commonwealth - faultless. #GodSavetheQueen

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Thank you Ma’am Rest in peace. #LongLiveTheKing

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On @BBCNewsnight last night @sima_kotecha produced this brilliant primer of the #BloomReview .

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2 years

Photo of the year... #queensplatinumjubilee

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3 years

Please complete this official Call for Evidence to support my review into how Government engages with faith. Ends 11th Dec 2020.

Independent Faith Engagement Review: call for evidence

This call for evidence aims to collect views to underpin the Faith Engagement Review. This call for evidence will run for a period of 4 weeks.

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I’m impervious to trolls - but this really made me laugh. Thank the Lord for the gift of humour - even if it’s sometimes used by simpletons.

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@puneet_sahani @sgsssouthall @TomTugendhat @AleemMaqbool Thank you @puneet_sahani for bringing this to my attention. I’d be pleased to hear more about your concerns. The overwhelming majority of British Sikhs are wonderful, peaceful people. There are some vocal troublemakers who sometimes seem to glorify extremism, but mercifully…

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"Religion is like a sharp scalpel; in the hand of a skilled surgeon it is an instrument of healing but in the hand of an angry fanatic it is a weapon of destruction and harm." Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) The #BloomReview pretty much in one paragraph.

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6 months

The #Uttarakhand Government say "Thanks to both science and God!"

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6 months

Next level grifting! The @OwenJones84 response to the @IDF film detailing the #7octoberattacks by #Hamas has rightly provoked intense anger against him. At the end of the video he encourages viewers to "like and subscribe" and elsewhere he asks people to give cash to his…

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Yes! Keep praying for peace in #Gaza , #Israel and across the #MiddleEast , but where possible, prayers must be joined with action. All the major, free and democratic nations that follow the rule of law are rightly condemming #Hamas and standing with #Israel during these brutal…

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Here is @RickWarren and I, ten years ago when he came and spoke at an event I organised in Parliament. Such a great guy.

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2 years

This was taken over #Windsor Castle on the day #HerMajesty died. 3/4

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Followers of #Jesus believe that the rainbow is a reminder of God’s covenant with humanity and a sign of His faithfulness and mercy. #Rainbow #QueenElizabeth 1/4

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Nothing would surprise me after the week we have just had in British politics. It now looks like @Number10cat is leading a military coup.

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1 year

The #BloomReview is now uploaded to the Government website.

Independent Faith Engagement Review: call for evidence

This call for evidence aims to collect views to underpin the Faith Engagement Review. This call for evidence will run for a period of 4 weeks.

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1 year

Does Government do God? The #BloomReview will be published tomorrow. You’ll find out what I think. In the meantime what do you think? #Faith

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7 months

It's always the troublemakers, the extremists and the terrorists who conflate what they are with the majority they claim to represent. But... Most #Palestinians are not #Hamas . Most #Lebanese are not #Hezbollah . Most #Sikhs are not #PKEs (Pro #Khalistan Extremists). Most…

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2 years

The #RwandanPolicy may well save people from dying in the channel & put people traffickers out of business & bring order into chaos. If it saves lives, then despite their critics, morally & spiritually @BorisJohnson & @pritipatel may find themselves on the side of the angels!

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Murdering people in their places of worship is about as cowardly as it gets. Hundreds of defenceless people killed or injured. This feels more political than religiously sectarian - hopefully the #Pakistan authorities can get to the truth and identify those responsible soon.…

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This was taken over #WestminsterAbbey on the eve of #HerMajesty ’s funeral. 2/4

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This was taken over #BuckinghamPalace when it was announced that #HerMajesty had died. 4/4

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4 months

Another tedious example of why faith literacy training is so important for public servants. This @metpoliceuk officer doesn’t know what she’s talking about.

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ENGLAND 'You're not allowed to sing church songs outside the church grounds' Christians harassed for singing, in bizarre altercation with police officer

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3 years

I want to thank everyone who responded to my recent Call for Evidence. We had well over 20k responses, I can already see many have practical suggestions on how we strengthen interfaith relationships, and the relationship between Government and faith groups.

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A horrible cocktail of spinelessness and faith illiteracy has meant that @LBofHavering have cancelled their annual #Hanukkah celebration. This is precisely the kind of crass ineptitude that I warn about in my Government Report, and it is why public bodies and their staff need to…

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Havering Borough Council has cancelled its Hanukkah celebration this year. The council says the Jewish festival "could risk further inflaming tensions" because of the conflict in the Middle East. @samholdertv spoke with the rabbi who was supposed to lead the event. #Havering …

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My report will be published a week today. After nearly 4 years of work, more than 21,000 responses, interviews, round tables and visits, it is finally ready. #BloomReview #Faith #Religion

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9 months

1/6 - The "creatives" who did this for @Porsche probably thought that by airbrushing a statue of Jesus out of their advert they would not cause "offence" to other faiths. It's stupid stupid stupid via @MailOnline @PorscheGB

Fury as Porsche 'airbrushes out' statue of Jesus in 911 promo advert

The controversial video, which features luxury Porsche cars cruising along the mountains in Portugal, has been deleted off the manufacturer's YouTube channel but remains on their website.

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3 years

Sending my best wishes to Sikhs here in UK and across the world as you celebrate the anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. #HappyGurpurab #GuruNanak #Sikh

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What does all this mean? Well for a start it rips up the idea that China will be the dominant global superpower that we have all been led to think it is. Sure it will have power. But a superpower? I'm not so sure. From China's economic perspective, the one child policy has been…

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1 year

Good article by @Singhtwo2 in the @spectator - it references the #BloomReview and exposes the truth about the tiny but vocal minority of British Sikhs who are extremists.

Does Britain have a problem with ‘Sikh extremism’?

A recent report raised concerns about ‘Sikh extremism’, but is this an issue in the UK?

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2 months

So much has changed for the worse...

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3 years

Norway 10 yrs ago today 77 people were murdered by the neo-Nazi white supremacist #AndersBreivik - today we must be more vigilant than ever, and never lower our guard when it comes to identifying and stopping dangerous ethno-religious-nationalists whatever their background.

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2 years

Happy Birthday your Majesty.

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1 year

"You can only be safe and secure in a society that practises tolerance, cherishes harmony and can celebrate difference." Rabbi Hugo Gryn (1930 - 1996)

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3 years

This afternoon engaging with #Sikh leaders and Parliamentarians with @team_greenhalgh and the excellent faith team at @mhclg Some of the Sikhs I have worked with are the very best of British - kind and generous and great ambassadors for their faith.

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"The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained when selfishness has been eradicated within." Guru Gobind Singh (1666 - 1708)

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This is more or less where we are now, clearly showing China's impressive bulge in working age adults. However, the drop in under 30s is immense. It's worth pointing out that some academics are already arguing that even these figures for China are a significant over estimation -…

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On this auspicious 552nd birthday of the first Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji, I send my best wishes to all #Sikhs and everyone who embraces his eternal teachings of oneness, integrity, hard work and generosity. #HappyGurpurab

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I read this in today's @DailyMailUK written by @NadineDorries . It's almost Shakespearean in its construction... Fortunately there is a remnant of very good, decent and generous MPs that this does not apply to...

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The editor of @5Pillarsuk rather helpfully (but sadly) makes my point for me. Nobody should be targetting anyone just because of their faith. I am very clear that Islamist extremists are a massive problem, especially to the majority of peaceful, kind and generous mainstream…

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'There are very large Islamist gangs where Qur'ans were put on the bed of incoming inmates with the very clear indication: convert or get hurt' Author of the Bloom review into prisons @ColinBloom says prisoners are being forced to convert to Islam unimpeded by the MoJ.

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The barbaric #AbdulEzedi case has exposed how lacking Government and its public services are when it comes to understanding and engaging with faith and people of faith. In my report I call on Government to be much more discerning, and to employ professional cynicism when it…

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"We will stand steadfast with our brothers from the Jewish, Christian and other faiths to defend our shared values, cooperate in serving humanity, spread peace and harmony among all, and fight all forms of hatred." His Excellency Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa.

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Today is the Feast Day of St. Volodymyr of #Kyiv . Today we continue to remember the people of #Ukraine in our prayers.

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Also, Denmark’s and Haiti’s efforts are no way comparable to what the British did. Some people just hate the British and hate its history - and seemingly want to give zero credit to Wilberforce and the other abolitionists of the time. @WanjiruNjoya @FenrirWolf26 @NigelBiggar

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Fifty years from now and it's all India. Their working age population is well over 1 billion people, possibly double what China will have. However, India's slowing birth rate is begining to show, but they will still have more births than China did at the begining of the century.…

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Here we are 25 years from now, and the impressive bulge of working age adults is now firmly sported by India who are close to their peak in productive population numbers. China's depopulation has truly taken hold, and they may well have lost between 400m and 500m working age…

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This feels like an overtly political act from @hopenothate which I think is a charitable trust. In a free society you’re free to disagree with @LeeAndersonMP_ and @reformparty_uk but it’s poor form to use charitable funds to do this kind of thing.

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We are 80 years on from the pure evil of the #Holocaust but sadly there is still prejudice and hatred in our society today. Light always overcomes darkness - let your light shine, follow the light and you will never live in darkness. #HolocaustMemorialDay

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Please Retweet. Just three days to go to complete the online survey for my #CallForEvidence - I want EVERY voice to be heard - set aside 30 minutes, make a cup of tea and click on the link below - thanks!

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Tough questions from @zahacktanvir and @millichronicle on some sensitive subjects. Thank you for the space to give comprehensive answers. The overwhelming majority of people of faith and places of worship make a huge and positive contribution to British life. #BloomReview

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The Rise of UK's 🇬🇧 #Khalistani and Islamist groups || Ft. Colin Bloom - Faith Engagement Advisor to British Govt.

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Today in 1833 #WilliamWilberforce died. He was one of the world’s greatest statesmen - a reformer, philanthropist, politician and author who changed the world. #MakingGoodnessFashionable

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If this tragedy was* caused by Palestinian terrorists - will @DerbyChrisW say that Palestine has forfeited any right to exist? “Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.” Proverbs 13:20 MSG *right now it’s not clear who caused…

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“Glorify” is such an elastic term. Government already has all the powers it needs around promotion and incitement of terrorism. It also has plenty of public order offences it can apply. Perhaps it should use these first!

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"If one has the answers to all the questions - that is the proof that God is not with him. It means that he is a false prophet using religion for himself. The great leaders of the people of God, like Moses, have always left room for doubt. You must leave room for the Lord, not…

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One of the things I like about @andrewcopson of the @Humanists_UK is that he and I may disagree on things without (I hope) being disagreeable. Thanks for the Christmas Present!

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What is happening?! The video showing Pro #Khalistan Extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun from Sikhs for Justice, (where he makes serious threats about the saftey of passengers on #AirIndia flights) has mysteriously been deleted. So here it is again. He does not represent all…

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This afternoon engaging with serious and senior Christian Leaders with @team_greenhalgh and the faith team @mhclg During this extraordinary year, these people have been so generous, kind and gracious. Thank you - (and don't forget to pass on my Call for Evidence!)

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What happens when make-believers teach...

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Seems like a balanced and thorough piece of journalism by @AleemMaqbool - discussing the very sensitive subject of Pro Khalistanis that live in the UK. I’m glad the documentary highlighted some of the exemplary work done by the peaceful British Sikhs, who remain amongst the very…

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10 days to go before my Call for Evidence ends. I want every individual voice to be heard so please circulate widely & complete this online survey. How the Government engages with people of faith & places of worship matters - so join in!

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I'm coming in to land. Here we are at the end of the century. 75 years from now, all things being equal, at best China has a more or less stable population but massivley different to where it is today. India continues to have working age dominance but with a slow depopulation…

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My report and my recommendations will be published next year. In the meantime I call upon the British Government to remain vigilant in its promotion of freedom of religion or belief as a fundamental human right both here and abroad.

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Is that an early draft of the #BloomReview on his plate? #GodSaveTheKing #Coronation

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MY CALL FOR EVIDENCE CLOSES AT 11pm FRIDAY NIGHT I want every voice to be heard - please fill in this online survey on #Faith - it can be done on mobiles or computers Click below: #Christian #Muslim #Hindu #Sikh #Jewish - all faiths & none. Please R/T

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Gathering evidence for my report into Government's faith engagement - today I had a great meeting with @GlynBarrett & @stuartkeir - they have 600 churches & 100,000 members as part of the @aog_gb network! Loving what Ps Glyn said, "We are set up to champion a Greater Britain!"

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Why we don’t police anti-Christian hate. Interesting article from @Singhtwo2 Hardeep Singh just published in @TheCriticMag - worth a read and ought to stimulate debate.

Why we don’t police anti-Christian hate | Hardeep Singh | The Critic Magazine

In the last few weeks, the government has announced a considerable package of funding to enhance security of Jewish and Islamic institutions. Rishi Sunak pledged to give the Community Security Trust…

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Such an amazing photograph showing the devastating power of nature in #StormCiar án. I would love to know who took it.

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Delighted to spend the evening with @LondonFaiths discussing the #BloomReport . Really challenging conversation that included the hot topics of #Safeguarding and #FaithLiteracy

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It was important for my Call for Evidence to enable people to declare their faith or belief as they choose. I look forward to continuing my work in an inclusive manner with all faith communities, and again I want to express my huge gratitude to everyone who took part.

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Had a virtual tour of #Dover seeing @RRT_UK providing 1000's of meals & welfare for police, hauliers & support staff. Alongside the huge support arranged by @grantshapps & @transportgovuk , it's good to see faith charities, #Sikh Gurdwaras & @salvationarmyuk step in to help out.

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Today of all days: 80 years ago today Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a State of Union Address in the #Capitol . A call that people "everywhere in the world" ought to enjoy: Freedom of speech Freedom of worship Freedom from want Freedom from fear #CapitolBuilding

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I’m pretty sure this won’t stop innocent people getting killed and injured in Israel or the Gaza Strip. Can anyone try and explain to me what the rationale behind this stupidity is please?

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Rats in McDonald's 😮

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He is Risen!!! A day when we give thanks for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. #HappyEaster #HeIsRisen #JesusIsAlive

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22 years ago today our world changed forever. #911Anniversary

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A very thoughtful thread by Paul Scully MP ( @scullyp ) who today announced he will be standing down at the next election. Over many years, I have had the privilige of knowing hundreds of parliamentarians from nearly all political parties. Paul Scully is one of the most decent,…

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I have told my local association that I won't be contesting the next General Election. Over the last nine years it's been a privilege to represent in Parliament, the area which I called home for 35 years (1/16 [sorry!])...

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“Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. “ Robert Ingersoll 1895

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This morning engaging with serious and senior Christian Leaders with @team_greenhalgh and faith team at @mhclg During this extraordinary year, these people have been so generous, kind and gracious. Thank you - (and don't forget to pass on my Call for Evidence!)

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This is so sad. Pakistan must do more to protect minority religious groups. Followers of Jesus are still the most persecuted people of faith on the planet. Freedom of Religion or belief is a fundemental human right.

Pakistan: Mob topples church cross

Videos on social media showed mobs in Jaranwala city, in Pakistan's central province of Punjab, attacking at least two churches and homes.This came after two...

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