Quakers in dialogue with parliamentarians

‘We got a real insight into how politicians work across party divides, and heard how engaging regularly with our local MPs can build relationships and trust.'

Quakers were among churches who visited the UK parliament this month to discuss bringing about positive change.

Joining representatives from other churches, Friends had the opportunity to meet MPs and peers and discuss how government, parliamentarians and churches can work more closely together.

Olivia Hanks, climate justice lead for Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM), gave a briefing to MPs and church representatives on loss and damage. The Joint Public Issues Team gave a talk on refugees, and the Salvation Army spoke about breaking down the barriers to getting on in life.

The Churches’ Day in Parliament on 1 November was organised by Baptists Together, the Methodist Church, Quakers in Britain, the Salvation Army and the United Reformed Church.

Oliver Robertson, head of witness and worship for BYM, who attended the event, said: ‘We got a real insight into how politicians work across party divides, and heard how engaging regularly with our local MPs can build relationships and trust. It was a hopeful day.’

Also attending on behalf of BYM were: Adwoa Burnley, incoming clerk of Yearly Meeting; Grace Da Costa, public affairs and media manager; Elaine Green, clerk of the Quaker Committee for Christian and Interfaith Relations; Clare Scott Booth; and young Friend Xanthe Acquah Storey.

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