The PM suggested faith could offer ‘reassurance and grounding’ at a time of uncertainty and paid tribute to churches across the country for supporting families and bringing people together
Keir Starmer has claimed Britain is best when it chooses “community over division” in an Easter message acknowledging “real anxiety” over the Iran war.
The PM suggested faith could offer “ reassurance and grounding ” at a time of uncertainty and paid tribute to churches across the country for supporting families and bringing people together.
It comes with the nation braced for a cost-of-living squeeze with the conflict in the Middle East set to see oil and gas prices soar later in the year.
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In his Easter message, the PM said: “Easter is a celebration of hope, new life and renewal. Across the country, churches and Christian communities quietly and tirelessly support families, children and neighbours – offering comfort, bringing people together, and standing alongside those who need it most. It is precisely that spirit of service which exemplifies national renewal, and reflects the very heart of Christ’s example.
“This Easter comes at a time of real anxiety for many people. Conflicts abroad, pressures at home, and uncertainty about the future weigh heavily on families and households. In moments like these, faith offers reassurance and grounding – a reminder that we are not alone, and that hope can still take root even in difficult soil.
“In times when some seek to divide, the Government is committed to working across faiths and differences to build a country that is more resilient, inclusive and connected.”
This week the PM moved to reassure the public over the impact of the conflict. Fuel duty is frozen until September, but the average household energy bills are predicted to rise when Ofgem’s current price cap expires at the end of June.
As ministers work on plans to deal with the crisis, earlier this week the Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted the government is preparing for “all eventualities”. Ms Reeves also dismissed the idea of a “tax windfall” for the Treasury amid a spike in prices at the pump as “for the birds”.
The UK and allies held crunch talks this week on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, to prevent Iran from holding the world ’s economy to ransom.