Bishop Martyn Writes


Faith Leaders Unite in Call Against Child Poverty

23rd March 2025

Bishop Martyn joins senior faith leaders from across the country in an urgent call for the government to go further and be 'bold and ambitious' in its forthcoming Child Poverty Strategy.


Loving Your Neighbour Has Never Been So Vital

23rd March 2025

A column published in The Times on Saturday 22 March, in which Bishop Martyn talks about how ambition is required to turn the tide on child poverty.


Response to Welfare Reform Announcement

22nd March 2025

Following the government's welfare reform announcements, The Bishop of Leicester, along with The Archbishop of York, and Canon Alice Kemp, have each expressed their views on the potential impact of the proposals.


Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod - November 2024

25th November 2024

Covering the Makin Review and the importance of safeguarding.


The Experience of Accommodating Ukrainian Refugees

25th October 2024

A speech delivered to the House of Lords on Friday 25 October 2024 as part of a debate on the ongoing situation in Ukraine.


Sustainable Development Goals

17th October 2024

A speech delivered to the House of Lords on Thursday 17 October 2024.


The Great Power of Giving Thanks.

24th June 2024

An address given at the final service of the Royal Leicester Regiment Tigers’ Association in June 2024.


Seeing Ourselves as Gifts

17th June 2024

Address given at the diocesan Safeguarding service in June 2024.


Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

3rd September 2024

Delivered at the September 2024 meeting, examining the diocesan strategy.


Living in Love and Faith - General Synod

8th July 2024

The opening speech in the General Synod debate on LLF in July 2024.

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