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Bishop Slams 'Christmas Cancelled' Claims as Divisive

12/12/2025

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Right Reverend David Walker, a senior bishop in the Church of England, condemns claims that "Christmas has been cancelled" as offensive to politicize Christianity.
He spoke ahead of an outdoor carols event organized by anti-migrant activist Tommy Robinson, calling the appropriation of Christmas for division unacceptable.
Walker, along with several bishops, urges compassion over hostility and warns against using Christian symbols to justify racism and exclusion.

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Right Reverend David Walker, a senior bishop in the Church of England, condemns claims that "Christmas has been cancelled" as offensive to politicize Christianity.
He spoke ahead of an outdoor carols event organized by anti-migrant activist Tommy Robinson, calling the appropriation of Christmas for division unacceptable.
Walker, along with several bishops, urges compassion over hostility and warns against using Christian symbols to justify racism and exclusion.