Quakers in West Yorkshire have spoken out against the growing gap between rich and poor. They joined with a range of other church groups to call on politicians to tackle economic inequality as a greater priority than economic growth.

Along with other members of the West Yorkshire Ecumenical Council (WYEC), they insisted that economic inequality exacerbates illness, crime and low educational attainment. Their unity reflects the growing support for the view that many social problems are fuelled not only by poverty but also by inequality.

Their statement, Every Person Matters: Christian community values and the rich-poor divide, also highlights projects that promote volunteering, generosity and community commitment.

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