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Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Faith leaders challenge England lockdown ban on communal worship

Letter to PM signed by senior religious figures says there is no scientific basis for ban in new coronavirus restrictions

England’s most senior faith leaders have challenged the government’s decision to ban communal worship during the second lockdown, telling Boris Johnson there is no scientific basis for the move.

In a marked change of tone from the lockdown earlier this year, the faith leaders say: “We strongly disagree with the decision to suspend public worship during this time.”

New national restrictions are due to come into effect in England on Thursday, after MPs vote on them, and remain in place at least until 2 December.

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from Islam | The Guardian https://ift.tt/389ldm2

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