Today on #WorldAIDSDay, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social raised a vital issue in the House of Lords asking what plans the government have to support children who lose both of their parents as a result of AIDS.

Today, as Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social celebrates 25 years of ministry as a bishop, he launches our diocesan strategy – a vision for our future shaped by months of prayer, consultation, and collaboration within our communities. Bishop David explains here: youtu.be/j4-vsRfI_BI?...

Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords debate on Gaza and the preservation of the ceasefire. He noted that the last three functioning ICU beds are in the Al-Ahli Anglican hospital and asked how health services can be protected and improved in Gaza @bishmanchester.bsky.social

In the House of Lords, Bishop David spoke to his amendment that seeks to lift the ban on asylum seekers undertaking paid work. @bishmanchester.bsky.social

During this afternoon’s House of Lords session, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social commended the vital work of prison chaplains with young people and asked how they can be better supported and resourced in their roles.

The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, welcomes the appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Read more: www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-david... @bishmanchester.bsky.social

The Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, has issued a statement in response to the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning. Read the statement in full: www.manchester.anglican.org/bishop-of-ma... @bishmanchester.bsky.social

In his Thought for the Day this morning, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social reflected on the courage it takes to change direction when faced with new truths -whether in politics, faith, or life.

In the @houseoflords.parliament.uk Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social welcomed the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, stressing the urgent need for more social homes at affordable rents.

This morning, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social shared his Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4. Read in full: www.manchester.anglican.org/news/thought... Listen back here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

Reflecting on the news that a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs will take place, @bishmanchester.bsky.social shared his Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 this morning.

This week, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social and Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley @helenannhartley.bsky.social, Bishop of Newcastle, responded to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review. Read full response here ⤵

Speaking in the House of Lords on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social expressed his support for the Bill and the opportunity it presents to address adverse childhood experiences.

Today we mark the eighth anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack, which claimed 22 lives and left many others seriously injured. We pray for all those affected; for bereaved families and friends; for those who were injured and for the people of Manchester as we grieve and remember.

The first amendment seeks to extend the Decent Homes Standard to all temporary accommodation provided under the Housing Act 1996. Currently, over 117,000 households—including many families with children—are living in temporary accommodation. @bishmanchester.bsky.social

“My Lords, on these benches, we take very seriously our ministry with and among children in our churches, and in our many church schools" Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social emphasised the need for care leavers to receive a universal offer of support—covering housing, education, and health.

Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social opened the morning with prayer, worship was led by Ni-Cola Scott and Shades Ambassadors from Bishop Bridgeman School. Applications are now open for Shades Workers and a Racial Justice Programme Lead. Apply here www.manchester.anglican.org/vacancies/la...

The Bishop of Manchester @bishmanchester.bsky.social will be the next Convenor of the Lords Spiritual, it has been announced today. He will succeed the Bishop of St Albans, who is retiring at the end of May. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

It was with great sorrow that we heard the news of the death of Pope Francis this morning. Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social has expressed his condolences and paid tribute to him in this statement. Read in full here www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-...

Starting tomorrow, then every weekday next week, you can listen to my Easter reflections and prayers based around seasonal foods. Catch them on the BBC Sounds app or (for early birds) at 0543 each morning on Radio 4.

Here’s a link, via BBC Sounds, to my #ThoughtForTheDay about the Gaza hospital bombing, as broadcast on Radio 4 this morning. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Arrived at Media City ready to broadcast my #ThoughtForTheDay at around 0745. I'll be reflecting on the bombing of the Anglican hospital in Gaza.

Back in the BBC mini studio at Media City UK, ready to broadcast my Thought for the Day on Radio 4 Today around 0745.

Important bottom line here in the Church Times report on the Quaker police raid: the Bishop of Manchester has tabled a question in the House of Lords asking the Govt about “the implications … for religious and democratic freedoms.” Thanks @bishmanchester.bsky.social 🙏🏼👍

In the Lords @bishmanchester.bsky.social asked Government about situation in the West Bank churchinparliament.org/2025/03/24/b...

Following the police raid on a Quaker Meeting House in London last week, the @bishmanchester.bsky.social has tabled questions to the Government.

Here’s a link to my 3 minute piece on Radio 4 Today this morning, reflecting on Christian hope, battling for justice, and my prostate cancer. Thanks to those who have already sent me kind messages. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Hi, my name is Rachel. I am a senior cleric in the Church of England, an award-winning poet, theologian, and broadcaster. I am also trans and I love this truth. The world’s trans community is scared at the moment but we refuse to be invisible. See me and my siblings! #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility

Join me Monday around 0745 on BBC Radio 4 for my latest #ThoughtForTheDay , or catch up later on BBCSounds.

During a debate about the conflict in Gaza, @bishmanchester.bsky.social asked what the Government can do to ensure that we do not lose sight of the issues facing Palestinian farmers in the West Bank at this time.

Universal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill: @bishmanchester.bsky.social passes private members bill in the Lords churchinparliament.org/2025/03/14/u...

A Bill by @bishmanchester.bsky.social to improve support for care leavers completed its passage through the Lords today, and moves to the Commons. Bishop David thanked Peers for their support. www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-...

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…

Yesterday the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill completed its crucial Report Stage in the House of Lords. All attempts to water it down were defeated. In due course, churches will need a plan for what to do in the event of a Terrorist incident taking place. It should not prove onerous.

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.

What a joy to come home to two contributor copies of this amazing project - a #Bible aimed at children which takes on board all the best of biblical scholarship, inc feminist, womanist, queer, disabled, global etc theology and be engaging for kids. Honoured to be in here with some amazing writers.

Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social said, “We stand in unity with our Catholic brothers and sisters, trusting that God's grace will guide and comfort Pope Francis in his time of illness. May God's healing presence surround him, granting him strength and peace.”

Another, kinder explanation is that the secular leaders are facing the town hall, Fraser is facing his cathedral.

Ok. So clearly this letter isn't meant for me, but who is the "Other David Walker"?

During a debate in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk yesterday to remember #HolocaustMemorialDay, @bishmanchester.bsky.social noted: "If we are to stand firm against the evils of fascism and other extreme ideologies as we must... it is essential that we remember the past."

BREAKING: France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK sign a joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty & demanding a role in the peace talks. This is leadership. It’s also unprecedented. A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.

Lovely catch up session over supper last night with Lemn Sissay. Sharing what we do to support care leavers, and the joys of being public speakers. A good chill after a day in @synodnews.bsky.social

In the @synodnews.bsky.social safeguarding debate today, I took the view that none of the main votes should fail simply because there was not a majority in the House of Bishops for them. Hence I voted for the main Amendment that passed and for the final Motion.

In the @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social, @bishmanchester.bsky.social explained the need for volunteers to have access to quality training on their responsibilities under the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill / Martyn's Law, without small organisations facing undue expense. youtu.be/6xLfOIs-iDw

Someone has left a bowl of chocolates in the Bishops' Robing Room at Synod. Nice to receive such a kind gesture.

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.

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.

To mark #HolocaustMemorialDay, pupils from across our diocese have been reflecting on the Holocaust, exploring themes of love, hope, and peace through art. Read more and view more photos here www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-... @bishmanchester.bsky.social #HMD2025

"UNDER-25s who claim Universal Credit as care-leavers are disadvantaged by the law, the Bishop of Manchester, Dr David Walker, said in the House of Lords last week." Church Times report on @bishmanchester.bsky.social private member's bill: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Lord Mayor of Manchester welcomes us to our Holocaust Memorial Day civic event. Always a tough evening, always deeply moving, always really important. This year's theme is "For a better future".