Bishop Martyn's Blog


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.


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.


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.


In Lament of Homelessness

2nd October 2024

A sermon given at a service in lament of Homelessness at Leicester Cathedral.


Christ the Healer in All Cultures

18th September 2024

A talk given at the Acorn Healing Trust conference in September 2024.


Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

3rd September 2024

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


Bishop Martyn's Comment on the Spread of Disinformation

12th August 2024

The Bishop of Leicester talks on "What the 2022 Leicester riots taught us about the spread of disinformation – and how to stop it."

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