Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2026 Antisemitism
"My Lords, last autumn, Sheffield City Council entered into a faith and belief charter with local faith leaders, setting out our expectations of one another for mutual respect and kindness. Yesterday, I spoke to a rabbi who observed that antisemitism inevitably increases in seasons when society is more divided and …..." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what is the timeline for the publication of the evaluation report of the 56-day move-on period pilot for those granted refugee status...." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech
"My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as a patron of the ASSIST charity in Sheffield...." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the use of technological assistance for flood detection and prevention...." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech
"I am grateful to the Minister for that Answer. The severe flooding that we have experienced again this winter makes it clear that increasingly urgent further action is surely needed to protect homes, businesses and communities. In south Yorkshire, where the River Don has flooded to devastating effect at least …..." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech
"My Lords, I am proud that both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University offer sanctuary scholarships to support talented students who have sought asylum in the UK. Noble Lords will know that many asylum seekers and refugees arrive in the UK already equipped with language skills, vocational training …..." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for her response. Noble Lords will be aware of the increased frequency and severity of flood events across the UK in recent years. Communities I serve in South Yorkshire are up to one-third more likely to experience flooding than the national average. Public First estimated last …..." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what evaluation they have made of sustainable water management solutions to address flooding events and protracted droughts in Yorkshire...." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech
"My Lords, just two weeks ago, Sheffield City Council launched its faith and belief charter—a sort of service-level agreement between local faith communities and the local authority setting out what each might expect of the other for the wider benefit of our city. The charter assumes a shared commitment to …..." Lord Bishop of Sheffield - View Speech