"The current definition of affordable housing is unacceptable": Introducing the first ever bishop for housing dlvr.it/RtCNbf #ukhousing

Miriam Cates MP and I today launch the New Social Covenant Unit. We think politics should seek to strengthen families, communities and the nation. Do follow New Social Covenant Unit and read more here 1/2 newsocialcovenant.co.uk

The website has my long lockdown essay in the form of 12 Propositions which I'd welcome feedback on. And here's a short summary of the argument: 2/2 unherd.com/thepost/a-new-…

Fantastic to build on community-led efforts to tackle the housing crisis with a bold plan from leaders including Graham Tomlin Steve Chalke @IanSR7 Trust for London on how to cut red tape and build 30,000 new affordable homes on church land. More to follow tomorrow #ComingHomeReport

Churches have a reach which is deep and wide and hold the possibility of combatting loneliness.

Today in the Lords Follow @OfficeofABC will lead a debate on housing, following on from the Archbishops' Commission report. Archbishop of York Bishop of Newcastle 🖤🤍🖤🤍🙏 & David Walker will also speak in the debate. It starts at 14.30 and can be watched live, here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/0e…

#HouseofLords debates case for setting out a long-term housing strategy. Find out more about debate at 2.30pm put forward by Follow @OfficeofABC parliament.uk/business/news/…

The way we have lived over the past year has shown us how important our homes are to our lives. Today at 2:30 I will be speaking in a House of Lords debate about the #ComingHomeReport - watch it live here: bit.ly/3f8J08S

Speaking this afternoon House of Lords in the debate on the #ComingHomeReport. Find out more about the report’s call to Church, Government & others to take action with a focus on building better communities & more truly affordable homes, not just houses. ow.ly/nneE50E70qM

“The Church has for centuries been involved in the provision of decent places to live. We do not do this to be nice. We are not an NGO with a pointy roof. We do this because we believe Christ has commanded us to love our neighbour” #ComingHomeReport Follow @OfficeofABC

Where we live is connected to our health, our opportunities, our relationships and our education. Everyone deserves a home which enables them to flourish. #ComingHomeReport

8 million people in England live in unsuitable, unaffordable or insecure homes. The brunt of the housing crisis is borne by those in the most vulnerable positions. Let’s make sure everyone has a good home. #ComingHomeReport

The Bible is a story of home, from the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem. God cares deeply about how we live. Let's be a church and a nation which channels that care. #ComingHomeReport

Very moving speech...

The excellent The Church of England report Coming Home was debated in House of Lords today. @JustinWelby presented a powerful call for the adoption of a national strategy that defines 'affordable' based on income and an increase in the proportion of genuinely affordable new homes

A powerful speech by Bishop of Newcastle 🖤🤍🖤🤍🙏 in today's House of Lords on housing in the north of England. The #ComingHomeReport debate was led by Follow @OfficeofABC. Watch a clip of Bishop Christine's speech here👇or watch the full speech here: youtu.be/l20ic-ALk0E

New research we launched today shows the true consequences of the pandemic for people. Struggling with money means struggling with food, bills and housing security. The government must make the £20 uplift to UC permanent, & extend it to legacy benefits, to avoid a catastrophe.

Housing should be Safe, Stable, Sociable, Satisfying & Sustainable - 5 key values from Graham Tomlin via London Cladding Action Group

So, the question is: who dared him that he could make a pInt of milk part of his interview without ever explaining how it related to the topic? Because he smashed it, so you'll have to pay up.

Great article. In line with #ComingHomeReport. The government’s target to build 300,000 homes a year may sound appealing, but it will not help solve the housing crisis and is leading to unhelpful policymaking, argues @NatBarkerIH #UKhousing insidehousing.co.uk/comment/a-3000…