Philip Benson

Anglican priest (Church of Ireland) – avid reader, history, theology, monasticism, literature, politics (Conservative) Yorkshire County Cricket & Leeds Utd.

[Andrew Neil @afneil]

ANDREW NEIL: Reform is waning — at least for now — but Kemi Badenoch has never looked in finer fettle
https://t.co/OjcWJxc2N9

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

A very capable group 👍🏻 @KemiBadenoch @ClaireCoutinho @Katie_Lam_MP @LauraTrottMP @Conservatives @UK_CCF

[Matthew Jeffery @MatthewJeffery]

The @Conservatives are blessed with some remarkable talent right now.

@KemiBadenoch is showing genuine Prime Ministerial calibre and is slowly transforming the Tory Party after years of drift and decline. She will become one of our great Prime Ministers.

@ClaireCoutinho is one of the most electrifying politicians to emerge in recent years. Intelligent, articulate and unafraid to challenge orthodoxy. A future Prime Minister in the making. Deserves a top 3 Shadow Cabinet job today.

@LauraTrottMP is fearless, driven and exceptionally capable. One of the Party’s strongest performers. A brilliant communicator. Ready for promotion.

And then there’s @Katie_Lam_MP. Irrepressible, energetic and a star of the future already shining brightly today. Should be on the front bench in a major role.

These four give me real hope for the future of British politics.

#Conservatives #KemiBadenoch #ClaireCoutinho #LauraTrott #KatieLam #FutureLeaders #ConservativeParty #PoliticsUK #BlueRevival #HopeForBritain

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

Received a year’s membership to the Random Book Club from @WigtownBookShop for my birthday this week - first month’s selection happily arrived this morning 👍🏻

[Leeds United @LUFC]

Elland Road has always been more than a football stadium.

Today, as physical works commence on the expansion of our iconic home, we're proud to share a film exploring the wider vision for Elland Road and South Leeds.

[National League on DAZN @DAZN_NationalLg]

OH MY WORD 🤯🤯🤯🤯

YORK HAVE EQUALISED IN THE 102ND MINUTE TO WIN PROMOTION 😱

Watch LIVE NOW at https://t.co/17IGNhwWu5 📺

[The Spectator @spectator]

Why do people turn to religion and what can the church offer that they can't get elsewhere?

The Reverend Fergus Butler-Gallie says that churches that simply preach and tell people to be 'nice' sometimes miss the point, and that a church can offer something that is strange, distant and deep.

@_F_B_G_ | @holland_tom

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

In clergy households across the land this afternoon…

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

@FrMCDallman A special talent developing!

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

Even in the shadow of death, faith begins to stir…

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before thee for all estates of men in thy holy Church, that every member of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may truly and godly serve thee; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

Meeting a few of the new arrivals to the parish on my rounds… they weren’t very receptive!

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

@RachThePenitent Well, that will do it!

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

@brandrewthomas @MrWillRoss happy to receive one too!

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

@JonBurrowsMLA would you be willing to have a chat with the Food Allergy NI group about getting this introduced to cover Northern Ireland?

[SecEd @SecEd_Education]

Benedict’s Law is a big step closer. New DfE guidance is expected to make allergy management a legal duty in #schools from September including spare AAIs, allergy plans, staff training & whole‑school allergy policies: https://t.co/nRrrqBD1Oh #Safeguarding @BenedictBlytheF

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

@FrMCDallman Will be visiting them this coming summer!

[Philip Benson @revpbenson]

@RachThePenitent Important to do due diligence before making any commitments