Marcus Jones

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told church leaders of his concerns regarding fractured communities during a Downing Street reception. Premier joined leaders from a variety of different religions for the gathering at Number 10, which marked Interfaith Week. Those in attendance included Archbishop of Canterbury-designate Dame Sarah Mullally, Coptic leader Archbishop Angaelos, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’s Mike Royal, and the Evangelical Alliance’s Gavin Calver.

Patrick Sookhdeo, the founder of anti-persecution charity Barnabas Aid, has been suspended, along with 3 other key figures following allegations of financial mismanagement and toxic work culture. Trustees are said to have ordered an independent investigation, while the charity has admitted it has let supporters down through a situation which has been described by those within the charity as ‘chaos’. Barnabas Aid was set up to provide hope and aid for the persecuted Church across the world.