Senior church leaders in West Yorkshire have called on politicians to focus on narrowing the gap between rich and poor during the General Election.
In a joint declaration, the leaders of all the major churches in the region warned that inequality “strains the sinews of society”.
The “Every Person Matters” statement was signed on Ash Wednesday in Bradford and states: “Nationally, and across Yorkshire, the wide gap between the richest and poorest people brings mental and physical illness, rising crime and fear of crime, and lowers educational results.
“An unsustainable divide between levels of wealth and poverty leads to disrespect for other people and a strain on family life and social order.”
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West Yorkshire Churches' General Election warning
Senior church leaders in West Yorkshire have called on politicians to focus on narrowing the gap between rich and poor during the General Election.
In a joint declaration, the leaders of all the major churches in the region warned that inequality “strains the sinews of society”.
The “Every Person Matters” statement was signed on Ash Wednesday in Bradford and states: “Nationally, and across Yorkshire, the wide gap between the richest and poorest people brings mental and physical illness, rising crime and fear of crime, and lowers educational results.
“An unsustainable divide between levels of wealth and poverty leads to disrespect for other people and a strain on family life and social order.”
Read it all.