This week in the #HouseOfLords :

❓In #LordsQs , members quizzed the government on ensuring political deepfakes on social media are not used to undermine the outcome of the general election.

Members also questioned government following an urgent question on Israel and Gaza.
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This week in the Lords Alan Smith asked Government what was being doing in response to the worrying rise in whooping cough cases, and to improve take up of childhood vaccinations.

Honoured to meet with permanent representatives to the United Nations including UK Dame Barbara Woodward & Kenya Dr Martin Kimani United Nations Anglican Communion Delighted also to meet with Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed

David Walker spoke in the House of Lords yesterday urging the government to take the Climate Emergency seriously when issuing transport planning statements.

Referring to the commitments made by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Greater Manchester Combined Authority led by Andy Burnham,…

Earlier today in the House of Lords Alan Smith asked the Government what representations they have made to the Israeli Government about getting fuel, food & medicine in to Gaza.

. Alan Smith will be asking this Q of the Govt today: (1) what representations they are making to the Government of Israel in light of a potential new offensive by Israeli forces, & (2) what humanitarian aid & support of essential services they plan to provide to the region

In the House of Lords this week Alan Smith is on duty. He will be reading prayers at the start of each sitting day and taking part in the business of the House.

Bishop John, the John Inge has announced that he will retire in October. A farewell service will be held in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday 29 September, 4pm. Read more: cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/bishop-jo…

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The Bishop of Worcester John Inge has announced his retirement bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A free press plays a vital and important role in our democracy, holding us to account, speaking truth to power and helping us know the truth. On #WorldPressFreedomDay I pray for those often putting their lives on the line to tell the stories that need to be told.

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Today is an exciting day as we take part in local elections. In York and North Yorkshire we’ll elect our first Mayor. Make sure to get out and vote if you are registered, and remember to bring your Photo ID! electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/y…

If there are elections where you are, remember to #Vote today. And don't forget to bring photo ID!

I was glad of the chance to ask this question in the House of Lords today.

'To the UK government and the international community - we plead with you to do what you can to bring about an immediate ceasefire and to ensure unhindered humanitarian access.'

An ecumenical statement on the civil war in Sudan: cofe.io/SudanStatement.

🌏 We're delighted to welcome Rt Revd Graham Usher, Graham Usher, to the cross-party campaign for the Climate and Nature Bill—thank you, Bishop Graham! It's brilliant to count on your support for the #CANBill . 🌿 zerohour.uk 🐝 Faith for the Climate Network

St Mary's Enville are holding a special service of Evensong to celebrate the life of Patrick, the Lord Cormack, their former churchwarden, who served for many years as President of our Society.

All are very welcome to join them:
6.30pm, Sunday 12th May.

'Can the Noble Lady, the Baroness, tell us how the government will nurture the necessary religious literacy of our public life in the coming years?'

.Pete Wilcox has been speaking in the House of Lords this afternoon.

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Yesterday the Lords debated child poverty. Stephen Conway spoke of the importance of hope: 'one of the most important things in this- giving children the possibility of confidence' & paid tribute to Shalom Youth Centre in Grimsby for all its good work grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-n…