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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The episcopal wardrobe department has opened. Emergency safety pins located #StateOpening

SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Bp of Newcastle explains the issues behind her recent oral question on Holly’s Law. Encouraging Government to reduce domestic violence and prevent learned behaviour being repeated by under 16’s youtu.be/X5jhNKCWrgs?... @churchstate.bsky.social @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social @helenannhartley.bsky.social

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Reducing domestic violence against children | Inside Lords Questions

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Spending the day in St Albans Cathedral rehearsing for tonight's concert with @stalbansbachchoir.bsky.social Given the weather outside, the storm section seems appropriate.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Arrived in Liverpool for #LabConf25 at the #ChrLeft conference service this morning with the warmest of welcomes from the Acting Bishop of Liverpool reminding all of the 40th anniversary of Faith in the City and the values the City of Liverpool of welcone and hospitality.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

The Director of Cathedral and Church Buildings, National Curch Insitutions, thanks the CMS Committee for highlighting the positive contributions of parish churches to local communities and pressing DCMS for the need of a long term funding. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

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Press releases | The Church of England

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

On the Tuesday 15 July, Church Staff and others from the Heritage Sector gave evidence to the CMS Built Heritage Committee Enquiry. You can read the evidence here: committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence/1… and find the CMS Committee letter here: committees.parliament.uk/publications/4��

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Thank you @CommonsCMS, for recognising in your letter to @DCMS the importance of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, need for a clear future beyond 2026, and the role played by churches as hubs in their community. #Church @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org @synodnews.bsky.social

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Today is the Introduction of the Bp of Chester to the House of Lords. He will be supported by the Bp of Winchester and Bp of Lincoln.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Fabulous short debate in the Lords tonight on the future of music education in state schools. Lord Harries former Bishop of Oxford speaking on role of churches and cathedrals giving young people opportunity and acess across England. Watch 7.30pm wwwparliamentlive.tv/lords #music #classical #singing

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

House of Lords are debating the work and impact of craft businesses in the UK. Both Bp Chichester and Bp Southwark will speak about the value of craft skills to churches and cathedrals. Watch here at 3pm parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Text of debate in Commons today on contribution of parishes to their local community. Transcript here: hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025-0… Great contributions from MPs showcasing the work undertaken by clergy and volunteers in their constituencies. #churchofengland #Synod #Church

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House of Commons - Hansard - UK Parliament

Browse Hansard content by date for the House of Commons.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Debate today in Westminster Hall looking at the contribution of churches to their local communities hosted by Rt Hon John Glen MP and The Second Church Estates Commissioner Marsha De Cordova MP. Watch from 9.30am parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/5d…

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Church Qs in the House of Commons today. @marshadecordova.bsky.social answering on Listed Places of Worship Funding, Palestinian Christians on West Bank, Eco Churches, Lithium Minining Investment in North East and Project Spire. Watch from 10.10am here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/77…

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Good to meet with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport @lLisa Nandy & @emilythornberry.bsky.social to discuss the Listed Places of Worship Scheme & how we can protect historic church buildings in constituencies across the country.

Marsha sat down with Emily Thornberry and Lisa Nandy

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I was proud to speak up in Parliament against changes to social security set out in the #SpringStatement. 30% of disabled people already live in poverty. Cuts to social security will simply make a bad situation worse.

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Graham Usher @bishopnorwich.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Back early in Parliament after last night supporting amendments to the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Today the @bishmanchester.bsky.social 's Universal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill will complete its third reading and move to the House of Commons. You can read the Bill here: bills.parliament.uk/publications/5…

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

📜 Lovely to be given a tour of Lambeth Palace Library and see a few pieces from their impressive archive collection. Not a bad view either! ☀️

Marsha standing on a rooftop with a view of Parliament

Marsha with two members of staff at the library (one woman, one man)

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Graham Usher @bishopnorwich.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

A privilege to be ashed and then to ash Parliamentarians and staff at the Ash Wednesday service in St Mary’s Undercroft. “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ.”

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Today the @bishmanchester.bsky.social's Bill to equalise the treatment of care leavers and acess to support from Universal Credit reaches Committee Stage in the House of Lords. No amendments proposed, so it will pass to Third Reading.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

What have i done this week to get on a call/mailing list for "later life care" 10 calls asking me about care plans or moving service provider. 5 emails about accessible baths/stair lifts, 7 on funeral preparation. Working at Synod is exhausting but doesn't age you that quickly. @churchofengland.org

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

When the Makin Review was published, I said it must be a watershed moment for the Church. I maintained this view in my Maiden Speech at General Synod. To begin to rebuild trust & confidence in the Church, General Synod must vote in favour of independent safeguarding operations today.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

@marshadecordova.bsky.social giving her maiden speech at General Synod on 'Future of Safeguarding'. Urging the adoption of Model 4, recognising challenges but need for culture change, 'independent' safeguarding & a Church that is transparent, accountable and consistent.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

✝ General Synod 2025 - the Church of England's version of Parliament - starts today. As Second Church Estates Commissioner, I will be supporting an independent safeguarding model for scrutiny & operations - to rebuild trust, confidence & to keep people safe.

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Architecture @architecture.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Ely Cathedral, England photo: Peter Li

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

✨ The mesmerising nave roof of Peterborough Cathedral—crafted from oak in the early 13th century—is unlike any other in Britain. It's one of the great geometric masterpieces in our cathedrals, a stunning kaleidoscope carved in wood.

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

At the College of Policing addressing the National Ethics Conference today, as co-chair of the National Police Ethics Committee. Namechecked Robert Peel, King David and Moses as progenitors of a system of law enforcement that is not about doing the bidding of the king, president or executive.

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David Walker @bishmanchester.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Today in @houseoflords.parliament.uk we voted to strengthen the law to protect victims of Deepfake porn. I hope and pray the government will not seek to overturn majorities of well over 150 when the matter returns to the Commons.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Today's debate in Westminster Hall on benefits of Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme can be watched at link below starts 9.30am. @churchstate.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #cofepeeps parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Parliamentlive.tv - Commons

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

A Westminster Hall debate has been secured at 9:30am on Wednesday 22 January about the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme. The scheme is a lifeline for churches; it needs to be renewed. Please invite your MP to the debate. www.nationalchurchestrust.org/news/westmin...

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Westminster Hall debate secured for Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme

Bradley Thomas, the Conservative MP for Bromsgrove, has tabled a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday January 22. This is a crucial next step in raising awareness about the importance of the Listed Pl...

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Today the Bishop of Manchester's Private Members Bill will be debated. The Bill hopes to give equal acess and support to Universal Credit for people who were in care. Watch at: www.parliamentlive.tv/lords

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Church Commissioner Qs today in the House of Commons. @marshadecordova.bsky.social answering on impact and future of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, Safeguarding, management of the Hyde Park Estate and Racial Justice in the Church. watch live 10.10am here: parliamentlive.tv/commons

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

My favourite comedy version of the old ‘O Holy Night’. Pity all those choristers reaching the high notes. youtu.be/MA_foybUBk8?...

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South Park -O Holy Night

YouTube video by SouthParkFamilyGuyTV

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Church Qs in House of Commons MPs asking Marsha de Cordova: Impact of Terminally Ill Adults Bill on Hospices, future of Listed Places of Worship grants, making worship more accessible, Al Alhi Hospital in Gaza and funding Northumberland churches, Watch 10.10am here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/e4…

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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Let it snow let it snow let it snow ❄️

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

You can now follow the Hansard Society's starter pack below. The pack includes academics, researchers, and practitioners with insights about parliaments and legislatures and the issues we discuss each week on our Parliament Matters Podcast. go.bsky.app/TzkXFzP

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Alexander Horne @legalmusings.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

My latest piece for the Spectator looks at the question of Lords reform and poses the question: why we don’t remove the bishops at the same time as the hereditary peers? www.spectator.co.uk/article/labo...

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Labour’s cynical House of Lords reform

This week, the House of Commons is focusing its attention on proposed reforms to the House of Lords. MPs backed plans to get rid of the remaining 92 hereditary peers on Tuesday, while a second bill wh...

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Interesting speech from @helenannhartley.bsky.social in the Budget debate on monday covering rural economy, North East business and need to address child poverty. hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2024-1...

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Autumn Budget 2024 - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : 'Autumn Budget 2024' on Monday 11 November 2024.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Last of the fresh chillies and loganberries from the garden.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

It was very refreshing to have a crisp walk to the station this week. (Not seen is the noisy M25 which cuts through the farm) This is the where they used to make Ovaltine.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Time to pack and dry out the agapanthus before the frost arrives and over winter them in the shed. I will miss these in the garden.

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SimonDStanley @simondstanley.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

A great weekend catching up with jobs in the garden.

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