{"id":14017,"date":"2024-03-30T22:52:23","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T22:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/30\/rishi-sunak-and-sir-keir-starmer-both-praise-christians-in-easter-messages-but-labour-leader-takes-chance-to-talk-of-new-beginnings\/"},"modified":"2024-03-30T22:52:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T22:52:23","slug":"rishi-sunak-and-sir-keir-starmer-both-praise-christians-in-easter-messages-but-labour-leader-takes-chance-to-talk-of-new-beginnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/30\/rishi-sunak-and-sir-keir-starmer-both-praise-christians-in-easter-messages-but-labour-leader-takes-chance-to-talk-of-new-beginnings\/","title":{"rendered":"Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer both praise Christians in Easter messages – but Labour leader takes chance to talk of ‘new beginnings’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has spoken of a time for “new beginnings” in his Easter message, as he looks towards the coming general election.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also released a message for Easter Sunday, calling it a time to “pause and reflect”.<\/p>\n

But the political rivals both highlighted the role of Christians in the UK.<\/p>\n

Mr Sunak praised the “incredible” work of Christians, in line with their values of “compassion, charity and self-sacrifice”.<\/p>\n

While Sir Keir spoke of his “gratitude to the Christian community in the UK and beyond, for their generosity and compassion”.<\/p>\n

In his message, the prime minister<\/strong><\/a> said: “This weekend, as people come together to celebrate and reflect on the message at the heart of the Easter festival, I want to pay tribute to the incredible work of Christians in this country.<\/p>\n

“To the churches, charities, volunteers and fundraisers who live the Christian values of compassion, charity and self-sacrifice, supporting those in need and demonstrating what it means to ‘love thy neighbour’.<\/p>\n

“Many, I know, will also be thinking of those in pain and suffering around the world and Christians, persecuted because of their faith, who are unable to celebrate Easter freely.<\/p>\n

“For many of us in the UK, Easter is a chance to pause and reflect and an opportunity to spend some precious time with our families and a moment to enjoy the start of Spring.<\/p>\n

“So this weekend, let me wish you all a very happy and peaceful Easter.”<\/p>\n

But Labour leader Sir Keir’s<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>talk of renewal will be seen as the more symbolic intervention in an election year, as the man hoping to replace Mr Sunak in Downing Street.<\/p>\n

During a visit to St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London before Easter, he said: “The Easter story is one of hope and renewal, of overcoming adversity and light prevailing over darkness.<\/p>\n

“As families and friends gather to celebrate the holiday we turn our thoughts towards new beginnings, our future and how things can change for the better.”<\/p>\n

Read more from Sky News:<\/strong>
Pope Francis skips Good Friday service<\/strong><\/a>
Do not eat a whole Easter egg in one go, NHS doctor urges<\/a><\/strong>
Chocolate prices could soar amid cocoa crisis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Talking with Christians at the church, Sir Keir added: “Faith is really important. It’s a place where people can invest a lot of themselves and find comfort, hope and a sense of security.<\/p>\n

“This Easter I’d like to express my gratitude to the Christian community in the UK and beyond, for their generosity and compassion.<\/p>\n

“At this time of optimism and new beginnings, I thank them for everything they do.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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