Tag Archives: David Walker

The Bishop of Manchester speaks about Bus Franchising

Posted on September 28, 2024 by ianchisnall

Following the earlier debate on 9th September in the House of Lords about Bus Franchising, David Walker, the Bishop of Manchester on the 12th September made a contribution together with his colleague, Lord Snape called Peter Snape from Labour. Lord Hendy … Continue reading →

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Bishop of Manchester asks Question for Universal Credit

Posted on August 20, 2024 by ianchisnall

David Walker has been the Bishop of Manchester since 2013 and involved in the House of Lords since September 2020. He spoke recently in response to the speech by King Charles III on the 24th July. That can be seen … Continue reading →

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Final responses from Bishops following the Kings Speech

Posted on July 26, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday 24th July Rachel Treweek the Bishop of Gloucester, Lord Sentamu previously the Archbishop of York and David Walker the Bishop of Manchester made contributions in respect of the King Speech which is available here. On Thursday 25th July … Continue reading →

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A Care Leavers discussion that includes YMCA

Posted on May 17, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Monday in the House of Lords there was a theme discussed which is entitled Care Leavers: Universal Credit and it was organised by David Walker, the Bishop of Manchester. The Minister who responded was James Younger. So here are … Continue reading →

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Two significant voting items for the House of Lords

Posted on April 17, 2024 by ianchisnall

Yesterday on Tuesday in the House of Lords there were two themes to focus on. The first groups were four votes for the “Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill – Commons Amendments and Reasons” which were details that focus … Continue reading →

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Will the Government discuss the Avanti Trains?

Posted on March 6, 2024 by ianchisnall

Last week on 27th February there was a discussion that took place in the House of Lords which was entitled Avanti Trains that was initially set out by Peter Snape. Peter was the Labour MP from West Bromwich whose first … Continue reading →

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