Chancellor Rachel Reeves learns about parish life from Leeds clergy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP took time to fulfill with a small group of Leeds clergy at St Peter’s Bramley to debate their how issues are going of their space. 

The Leeds West and Pudsey MP was eager to listen to in regards to the expertise of native clergy as they work with native communities, stated Revd Julia Wilkins, Rector of Bramley, who hosted the occasion.

Discussions included provision for younger individuals, meals poverty, church work with households, psychological well being companies for older individuals, VAT reimbursement for work on listed buildings and countering extremism on an area degree. 

Broader points round small companies and future budgetary provision for these residing in deprivation was additionally coated.

Revd Julia commented: “It was actually constructive to fulfill with Rachel and to share a few of our reflections.

“Neighborhood teams right here work carefully and it was good to have the ability to display how the church is sharing hope with these round us.”