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About this episode

The hosts discuss significant stories involving the Church of England and current political events.

Church of England revs with a difference Thomas Pelham, Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This week including: - J.K. Rowling's TERF-themed Twitter spat with Alastair Campbell - The latest Mandelson-related scandal to rock Number 10 Downing Street and former top civil servant Olly Robbins' explosive testimony; - And 'Does the Church of England have a death wish?' as the Diocese of Southwell announce spending review aim...

People in this episode

Hosts: Thomas Pelham, Jamie Franklin, Daniel French

Topics covered

• Church of England
• politics
• scandals
• social media
• religion
• state affairs

Keywords

• Church of England
• J.K. Rowling
• Alastair Campbell
• political scandal
• Olly Robbins
• Diocese of Southwell

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Church of England

Places: Number 10 Downing Street, Diocese of Southwell

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