Happy Easter.
Easter is a time of renewal. It's also a time of hope and a reminder that even after difficult periods, things can be restored, rebuilt, and made stronger.
Easter is also a reminder of something deeper. The Christian values that have shaped our country and our institutions.
And yet, too often, those values and those institutions are taken for granted.
The Conservative Party will always celebrate our Christian heritage with deeds, not just words.
This Easter, we want to ensure local churches are properly maintained and repaired so we’re announcing a plan to restore funding for the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme which the government has recently placed caps on.
Churches matter. They aren’t just important places of worship, in many towns and villages they are the centre of the community and the pride of local people, often steeped in hundreds of years of history. It is critical we maintain them properly, because when they’re gone, this history and heritage could be lost forever.
Conservatives believe we have a responsibility to protect our churches and make sure they endure for future generations. What are we for if not to conserve the very best of our country and our society for those yet to come?
Easter reminds us that renewal does not happen by accident. It depends on stewardship, on caring for what we have inherited and preserving it for those who come after us.
You can watch Kemi Badenoch's Easter message here, and please share it with your friends and family.
