Bishop of Newcastle welcomes kinship carer payment plan
First published on: 3rd March 2026The Bishop of Newcastle has welcomed a new government scheme for kinship carers in the North East.
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Bishop calls for sustainable vision for hospitality, retail & regional economy
First published on: 23rd January 2026On 22 January, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the House of Lords debate on the impact of government policy on hospitality and retail sectors.
Bishop Helen-Ann takes part in Select Committee for End of Life Bill
First published on: 30th October 2025Bishop Helen-Ann is currently taking part in the 13-member House of Lords Select Committee, taking evidence on the safeguarding and procedures in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Watch clips of the discussions here.
Bishop of Newcastle appointed to Select Committee for Terminally Ill Adults Bill
First published on: 15th October 2025Bishop Helen-Ann has been appointed to the House of Lords select committee examining Private Member's Bill on 'assisted dying'.
Bishop Helen-Ann speaks during the second reading of the End of Life Bill
First published on: 12th September 2025On 12 September 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Read the full speech (below) or watch (above).
Bishop Helen-Ann speaks during second reading of Universal Credit Bill
First published on: 23rd July 2025Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the second reading of the Universal Credit Bill on 22 July 2025.
Bishop joins roundtable discussion on the North East's social economy
First published on: 16th July 2025Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University recently welcomed Bishop Helen-Ann to an event focusing on driving inclusive growth in the North East social economy.
Bishops respond to the Government Spending Review 2025
First published on: 11th June 2025The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, and Bishop of Manchester, David Walker respond to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Bishop Helen-Ann responds to proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
First published on: 14th May 2025On 13 May 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke on proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill during the Committee Stage in the House of Lords. Read her full speech below.
Bishop Helen-Ann speaks during second reading of the Employment Rights Bill
First published on: 27th March 2025On Thursday 23 March 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords during the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill.
Bishop Helen-Ann supports farming communities with House of Lords speech
First published on: 12th December 2024On Thursday 12 December, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the debate which looks at the impact of recent government proposals on the future of small farms and family businesses.
Bishop Helen-Ann speaks out in House of Lords during domestic abuse debate
First published on: 12th December 2024On 12 December 2024, +Helen-Ann spoke during the House of Lords debate on domestic abuse.
Bishop Helen-Ann responds to Autumn Budget
First published on: 12th November 2024On Monday 11 November, Bishop Helen-Ann responded to the Government's Autumn Budget during a debate in the House of Lords, addressing the impact on child poverty, farming and connectivity. Full speech included.
Bishop Helen-Ann praises the community and voluntary sector in House of Lords
First published on: 1st November 2024On 31 October 2024, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in the debate on 'The contribution of the community and voluntary sector to society across the United Kingdom'. You can read her full speech below.
"The North East is an asset to the science and technology sector," says Bishop
First published on: 1st November 2024On 31 October 2024, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in the debate on 'The contribution of science and technology to the UK economy' in the House of Lords. You can read her full speech below.
Safeguarding freedom of religious beliefs is a global responsibility
First published on: 29th October 2024On Monday 28 October, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords debate on freedom of religious belief in South Asia.
Bishop Helen-Ann responds to the 'Better Community Sentencing' report
First published on: 26th July 2024Bishop Helen-Ann responds to the 'Cutting crime: better community sentencing' report during a debate in the House of Lords this afternoon.
Bishop Helen-Ann addresses UK's geographic economic inequality
First published on: 22nd July 2024Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the Economic growth, infrastructure and employment debate in the House of Lords this evening.
