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Thursday 22nd May 2025

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Commons Chamber
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Marsha De Cordova Portrait Marsha De Cordova
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It is a pleasure to congratulate the work of faith groups in my hon. Friend’s constituency, where there are good examples of different faith organisations coming together. The Archdeacon of West Ham informs me that local churches are closely engaged with the London Boroughs Faiths Network, and local clergy work alongside local rabbis and imams to build closer links. The local faith forum is hosting a walk of peace in my hon. Friend’s constituency on 1 June, and I hope he will be able to take part.

Martin Vickers Portrait Martin Vickers (Brigg and Immingham) (Con)
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Interfaith work is vital to our local communities up and down the country. Does the hon. Lady agree that leadership is important and that if the Church of England were to follow the Roman Catholic Church and appoint its leader in days rather than months, it would give a great boost to interfaith work?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Marsha, chair the conclave! [Laughter.]