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Church Commissioners
26 February 2026
Lead MP
Warinder Juss
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Foreign Affairs
Other Contributors: 3
At a Glance
Warinder Juss raised concerns about church commissioners in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Asked for an assessment from the Church of England regarding the potential impact of the conflict in Sudan on the Christian population, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis and persecution faced by Christians.
Battersea
Responded to the question, stating that the Anglican communion is deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan. The Archbishop of Sudan has briefed MPs on the crisis, and Christian communities are facing mass killings, sexual violence, and famine. Millions have been displaced and church properties destroyed.
Warinder Juss
Lab
Wolverhampton West
Asked about steps being taken to supply international aid and support to persecuted Christians in Sudan after attending the Open Doors world watch list launch, noting that the conflict has worsened with an increase on the persecution watch list.
Battersea
Stated that she attended the same event and agreed with the testimonies shared by those who have fled persecution. The Bishop of Leeds has raised issues facing Sudanese people in Parliament, calling for a ceasefire to ensure humanitarian access and protect civilians. The Church stands with Christians in Sudan and calls for renewed global attention on the conflict.
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