The Prime Minister thanked church buildings and charities for welcoming “each individual” this Christmas.
Sir Keir Starmer, who’s an atheist, stated in his Christmas message that the Christmas story “reminds us all to achieve out to one another. They cared for one another. They usually cared about their environment.”
He stated he can be considering of the lonely and people hoping for peace this Christmas, particularly these dwelling within the Center East “because the birthplace of the Christmas story”.
His report is revealed right here in full:
This Christmas individuals shall be touring the nation. Going house, visiting kinfolk and family members to have fun the hope and pleasure of this particular time collectively.
It's time to recollect what's actually necessary. Household. Friendship. And friendship between all individuals.
To be there for one another – in these celebrations and within the tougher occasions.
I might particularly wish to thank those that will spend Christmas in service to others this 12 months. In our NHS and emergency providers, our armed forces and the church buildings and charities that welcome each individual this Christmas.
As a result of I do know it's not a straightforward time for everybody and my ideas are with all those that are lonely this Christmas. You’re going via troublesome occasions, you miss a cherished one. You aren’t alone.
As Christians have fun the start of Jesus Christ, the Christmas story reminds us all to achieve out to 1 one other. Caring for one another. And maintain your environment.
This Christmas I shall be hoping for peace, particularly within the Center East the place the Christmas story was born.
I’ll look to a greater, brighter future for each individual and have fun the enjoyment and marvel that Christmas brings.
So, from my household to yours, I hope you’ve a really Merry Christmas.
