David Walker
@bishmanchester.bsky.social
Bishop of Manchester. Chair of USPG. Member of UK House of Lords. Regular presenter on BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day. Franciscan
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Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords debate on Gaza and the preservation of the ceasefire. He noted that the last three functioning ICU beds are in the Al-Ahli Anglican hospital and asked how health services can be protected and improved in Gaza @bishmanchester.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords debate on Gaza and the preservation of the ceasefire. He noted that the last three functioning ICU beds are in the Al-Ahli Anglican hospital and asked how health services can be protected and improved in Gaza @bishmanchester.bsky.social
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In the House of Lords, Bishop David spoke to his amendment that seeks to lift the ban on asylum seekers undertaking paid work. @bishmanchester.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
In the House of Lords, Bishop David spoke to his amendment that seeks to lift the ban on asylum seekers undertaking paid work. @bishmanchester.bsky.social
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During this afternoon’s House of Lords session, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social commended the vital work of prison chaplains with young people and asked how they can be better supported and resourced in their roles.
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
During this afternoon’s House of Lords session, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social commended the vital work of prison chaplains with young people and asked how they can be better supported and resourced in their roles.
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The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, welcomes the appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Bishop David Welcomes the Appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - Diocese of Manchester
The Rt Revd Dr David Walker responds to the announcement that the next Archbishop of Canterbury will be the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally.
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October 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, welcomes the appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
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The Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, has issued a statement in response to the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, has issued a statement in response to the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning.
Read the statement in full:
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In his Thought for the Day this morning, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social reflected on the courage it takes to change direction when faced with new truths -whether in politics, faith, or life.
June 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In his Thought for the Day this morning, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social reflected on the courage it takes to change direction when faced with new truths -whether in politics, faith, or life.
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In the @houseoflords.parliament.uk Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social welcomed the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, stressing the urgent need for more social homes at affordable rents.
June 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In the @houseoflords.parliament.uk Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social welcomed the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, stressing the urgent need for more social homes at affordable rents.
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This morning, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social shared his Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4.
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Bishop David Reflects on the Conflict in the Middle East - Diocese of Manchester
Reflecting on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Bishop David shared a Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 on Monday, 23rd June 2025.
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June 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This morning, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social shared his Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4.
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Reflecting on the news that a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs will take place, @bishmanchester.bsky.social shared his Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 this morning.
Bishop David reflects on the Public Inquiry into Grooming Gangs - Diocese of Manchester
Reflecting on the news that a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs will take place, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester shared this Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 on M...
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June 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Reflecting on the news that a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs will take place, @bishmanchester.bsky.social shared his Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 this morning.
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This week, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social and Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley @helenannhartley.bsky.social, Bishop of Newcastle, responded to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
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Bishops respond to Government Spending Review - Diocese of Manchester
Yesterday, The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, and The Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle, responded to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This week, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social and Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley @helenannhartley.bsky.social, Bishop of Newcastle, responded to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
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Read full response here ⤵
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Speaking in the House of Lords on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social expressed his support for the Bill and the opportunity it presents to address adverse childhood experiences.
June 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Speaking in the House of Lords on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social expressed his support for the Bill and the opportunity it presents to address adverse childhood experiences.
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Today we mark the eighth anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack, which claimed 22 lives and left many others seriously injured. We pray for all those affected; for bereaved families and friends; for those who were injured and for the people of Manchester as we grieve and remember.
May 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Today we mark the eighth anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack, which claimed 22 lives and left many others seriously injured. We pray for all those affected; for bereaved families and friends; for those who were injured and for the people of Manchester as we grieve and remember.
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The first amendment seeks to extend the Decent Homes Standard to all temporary accommodation provided under the Housing Act 1996. Currently, over 117,000 households—including many families with children—are living in temporary accommodation. @bishmanchester.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The first amendment seeks to extend the Decent Homes Standard to all temporary accommodation provided under the Housing Act 1996. Currently, over 117,000 households—including many families with children—are living in temporary accommodation. @bishmanchester.bsky.social
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“My Lords, on these benches, we take very seriously our ministry with and among children in our churches, and in our many church schools"
Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social emphasised the need for care leavers to receive a universal offer of support—covering housing, education, and health.
Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social emphasised the need for care leavers to receive a universal offer of support—covering housing, education, and health.
Bishop David Advocates for Children and Care Leavers in House of Lords
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May 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
“My Lords, on these benches, we take very seriously our ministry with and among children in our churches, and in our many church schools"
Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social emphasised the need for care leavers to receive a universal offer of support—covering housing, education, and health.
Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social emphasised the need for care leavers to receive a universal offer of support—covering housing, education, and health.
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Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social opened the morning with prayer, worship was led by Ni-Cola Scott and Shades Ambassadors from Bishop Bridgeman School.
Applications are now open for Shades Workers and a Racial Justice Programme Lead. Apply here www.manchester.anglican.org/vacancies/la...
Applications are now open for Shades Workers and a Racial Justice Programme Lead. Apply here www.manchester.anglican.org/vacancies/la...
Lay vacancies - Diocese of Manchester
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April 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social opened the morning with prayer, worship was led by Ni-Cola Scott and Shades Ambassadors from Bishop Bridgeman School.
Applications are now open for Shades Workers and a Racial Justice Programme Lead. Apply here www.manchester.anglican.org/vacancies/la...
Applications are now open for Shades Workers and a Racial Justice Programme Lead. Apply here www.manchester.anglican.org/vacancies/la...
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The Bishop of Manchester @bishmanchester.bsky.social will be the next Convenor of the Lords Spiritual, it has been announced today. He will succeed the Bishop of St Albans, who is retiring at the end of May. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Bishop of Manchester to be Convenor of the Lords Spiritual | The Church of England
Bishop David Walker to take over the role when the Bishop of St Albans, Alan Smith, retires at the end of May.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Bishop of Manchester @bishmanchester.bsky.social will be the next Convenor of the Lords Spiritual, it has been announced today. He will succeed the Bishop of St Albans, who is retiring at the end of May. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
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It was with great sorrow that we heard the news of the death of Pope Francis this morning.
Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social has expressed his condolences and paid tribute to him in this statement.
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Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social has expressed his condolences and paid tribute to him in this statement.
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Bishop David's Message on the Death of Pope Francis - Diocese of Manchester
It was with great sorrow that we heard the news of the death of Pope Francis this morning. The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker has expressed his condolences and paid tribute to him.
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April 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It was with great sorrow that we heard the news of the death of Pope Francis this morning.
Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social has expressed his condolences and paid tribute to him in this statement.
Read in full here www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-...
Bishop David @bishmanchester.bsky.social has expressed his condolences and paid tribute to him in this statement.
Read in full here www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-...
Starting tomorrow, then every weekday next week, you can listen to my Easter reflections and prayers based around seasonal foods. Catch them on the BBC Sounds app or (for early birds) at 0543 each morning on Radio 4.
April 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Starting tomorrow, then every weekday next week, you can listen to my Easter reflections and prayers based around seasonal foods. Catch them on the BBC Sounds app or (for early birds) at 0543 each morning on Radio 4.
Here’s a link, via BBC Sounds, to my #ThoughtForTheDay about the Gaza hospital bombing, as broadcast on Radio 4 this morning.
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Thought for the Day - Rt Rev Dr David Walker - BBC Sounds
15 APR 25
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April 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here’s a link, via BBC Sounds, to my #ThoughtForTheDay about the Gaza hospital bombing, as broadcast on Radio 4 this morning.
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Arrived at Media City ready to broadcast my #ThoughtForTheDay at around 0745. I'll be reflecting on the bombing of the Anglican hospital in Gaza.
April 15, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Arrived at Media City ready to broadcast my #ThoughtForTheDay at around 0745. I'll be reflecting on the bombing of the Anglican hospital in Gaza.
Back in the BBC mini studio at Media City UK, ready to broadcast my Thought for the Day on Radio 4 Today around 0745.
April 7, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Back in the BBC mini studio at Media City UK, ready to broadcast my Thought for the Day on Radio 4 Today around 0745.
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Important bottom line here in the Church Times report on the Quaker police raid: the Bishop of Manchester has tabled a question in the House of Lords asking the Govt about “the implications … for religious and democratic freedoms.” Thanks @bishmanchester.bsky.social 🙏🏼👍
April 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Important bottom line here in the Church Times report on the Quaker police raid: the Bishop of Manchester has tabled a question in the House of Lords asking the Govt about “the implications … for religious and democratic freedoms.” Thanks @bishmanchester.bsky.social 🙏🏼👍
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In the Lords @bishmanchester.bsky.social asked Government about situation in the West Bank churchinparliament.org/2025/03/24/b...
Bishop of Manchester asks about situation in the West Bank
The Bishop of Manchester asked a question on the situation in the West Bank on 24th March 2025, following a government statement on the conflict in Gaza: The Lord Bishop of Manchester: I am very gr…
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April 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
In the Lords @bishmanchester.bsky.social asked Government about situation in the West Bank churchinparliament.org/2025/03/24/b...
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Following the police raid on a Quaker Meeting House in London last week, the @bishmanchester.bsky.social has tabled questions to the Government.
April 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Following the police raid on a Quaker Meeting House in London last week, the @bishmanchester.bsky.social has tabled questions to the Government.
Here’s a link to my 3 minute piece on Radio 4 Today this morning, reflecting on Christian hope, battling for justice, and my prostate cancer. Thanks to those who have already sent me kind messages.
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Thought for the Day - Rt Rev Dr David Walker - BBC Sounds
31 MAR 25
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March 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Here’s a link to my 3 minute piece on Radio 4 Today this morning, reflecting on Christian hope, battling for justice, and my prostate cancer. Thanks to those who have already sent me kind messages.
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