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Church of England bishop warns fascism is rising across the United Kingdom

A senior cleric expressed alarm over escalating public unrest, according to The Guardian.

The short version

  • Arun Arora, the bishop of Kirkstall, warned that fascism is increasing across the United Kingdom.[The Guardian]
  • The bishop stated that recent unrest and protests in Dover and Portsmouth reflect disturbing attempts to damage the country's social fabric.[The Guardian]
  • Bishop Rosemarie Mallett stated during the same gathering that conflict is increasingly entering sacred spaces.[The Guardian]

Key facts

  • Bishop of Kirkstall Arun Arora warned that fascism is on the rise within the United Kingdom.[The Guardian]
  • Arora linked recent incidents in Dover and Portsmouth to efforts aimed at tearing the country's social fabric.[The Guardian]
  • Bishop Rosemarie Mallett noted at Lambeth Palace that conflict is being introduced directly into sacred spaces.[The Guardian]

Sources

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