House of Bishops Statement on Gaza
22nd May 2025The House of Bishops, which has been meeting in York this week, has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza.
Bishop Martyn Writes
Church of England Bishops Urge Prime Minister to Rethink Migration Rhetoric
21st May 2025Fifteen Church of England bishops, including the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, Bishop of Leicester, have joined Jewish, Muslim, and other Christian leaders in urging the Prime Minister to reconsider migration rhetoric that they warn risks deepening division and undermining compassion.
Faith Leaders Unite in Call Against Child Poverty
23rd March 2025Bishop 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 2025A 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 2025Following 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 2024Covering the Makin Review and the importance of safeguarding.
The Experience of Accommodating Ukrainian Refugees
25th October 2024A 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 2024A speech delivered to the House of Lords on Thursday 17 October 2024.
The Great Power of Giving Thanks.
24th June 2024An address given at the final service of the Royal Leicester Regiment Tigers’ Association in June 2024.
Seeing Ourselves as Gifts
17th June 2024Address given at the diocesan Safeguarding service in June 2024.