SIR PETER BOTTOMLEY: Build bridges, not walls
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Our history includes the Wars of the Roses, with battles between kings from Lancaster (the red rose) and from York.
I am Parliamentary Warden of St Margaret’s Church, Parliament Square, the Parish Church for the House of Commons.
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Hide AdOn Monday the Speaker led the Commons and Lords to the Jo Cox service. Within hours of her sad death I had suggested that would be appropriate.
A former Labour Member of Parliament, Jo’s friend for 18 years, sat beside me.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, gave a moving address based on the Bible reading. The congregation included Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus, Humanists and Christians of every denomination – people united, not separated.
Jo knew that every day a Member of Parliament can make a difference to the lives of others.
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