simon.stanley

Dept Head Parliamentary Affairs for CofE & Church Commissioners. Loves Music, history, politics, gardening & cooking. Personal views

[Archbishop of Canterbury @ArchbishopSarah]

Today in the House of Lords we are debating the impact of artificial intelligence on human relationships and society.

AI will shape many aspects of our lives in the years ahead. It brings significant opportunities, but also important questions about connection, dignity, truth and what it means to be human.

Read my full opening speech to the House of Lords the impact of artificial intelligence on human relationships and society. https://t.co/H6GXjHDwfR

[simon.stanley @SimonDStanley]

Today in @UKHouseofLords from 10am @ArchbishopSarah is hosting a debate discussing the impact of Artificial Intelligence on human relationships and society. Watch here: https://t.co/7ADTeYx1HG

[Dan Neidle @DanNeidle]

Britain has a tax on instruments that don’t exist any more.

It raises no revenue. It never applies. It was meant to be abolished this year, but wasn't.

It still exists.

Anyway, I made a chart of all 85 UK taxes.

[Richard Chapman @SelsdonChapman]

The Archbishop of Canterbury will host a Lords debate on "the impact of AI on human relationships & society", on 5 June. This will also provide Parliament with an extended opportunity to discuss the Pope's encyclical.

[Bernard Donoghue @bernarddonoghue]

Unfortunately it doesn’t apply to those zoos, heritage organisations, gardens, museums, galleries, historic sites and other attractions which are charities, meaning that they have been placed at a competitive disadvantage during one of their most important trading periods. Great for private sector, not for charities.

[Church Times @ChurchTimes]

Housing affordability, overseas aid, conversion-therapy practices, and civil liberties were issues raised by bishops in the remaining King’s Speech debate in the House of Lords on Wednesday and Thursday. https://t.co/8jkUjNx9Kf

[Church Times @ChurchTimes]

Heritage funding for the 14,000 listed places of worship in England, including cathedrals, is to come in upfront capital grants, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced. Those in areas of high deprivation would be prioritised

https://t.co/G2J758K7rI

[Madeleine Davies @MadsDavies]

Shout-out for Edmund Spencer's Faerie Queene in the maiden speech of Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich in the Lords. She focused on concerns about a miscarriage of justice in case of Jason Moore. "Where justice grows, there grows eke greater grace".
https://t.co/LReAKR4Imh

[Archbishop of Canterbury @ArchbishopSarah]

Today, in the House of Lords I responded to the King’s Speech. I spoke about the importance of hope at a time of rising hate crime, intimidation and hostility.

You can read my full speech here https://t.co/J2JAsTDsh1

[Ben Phillips @liturgicalben]

Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Felicity Lott; ‘Flott’ was an icon to generations of musicians, and especially at her alma mata @RoyalHolloway. Her encouragement to so many young and upcoming musicians was inspiring. We mourn a true great.

[City of London @cityoflondon]

St Andrew Undershaft churchyard has been transformed into a greener, more climate-resilient space 🌿

With flood-reducing paving, rainwater reuse 💧 and climate-smart planting 🌸, it’s a calm “green lung” in the Square Mile 🌳

Part of our Climate Action Strategy 🌍

@citylordmayor @GreenSqMile @sthelenschurch

[Bernard Donoghue @bernarddonoghue]

Just submitted the @alva_uk evidence to @CommonsCMS Select Committee inquiry into tourism. Our points include the need for lower VAT on hospitality & attractions, invest in @VisitBritain, remove VAT on heritage repairs, & reintroduce tax-free shopping for overseas visitors. 🛍️

[OldLondonNow @oldlondonnow]

#Westminster #London in the moonlight.
(Henry Pether ⁦@GovArtCol⁩ )

[OldLondonNow @oldlondonnow]

Lambeth Palace #London in the moonlight
Henry Pether 1858
(⁦@YaleBritishArt⁩ )

[simon.stanley @SimonDStanley]

A flying visit to Northampton tonight. The sun came out just at the right moment.

[Mr Memory @AmIRightSir]

The end of an era as Labour peer Lord Christopher, 101, yesterday ceased to be a member of the House of Lords - he was the last remaining person in Parliament who served in the Armed Forces in the Second World War: https://t.co/6rI5R9Jf3R

[Tatler @Tatlermagazine]

The true star of the State Opening of Parliament? The Imperial State Crown: here's everything you need to know about the ultimate piece of royal jewellery
https://t.co/MsVOCF52Fp

[simon.stanley @SimonDStanley]

@thevicarswife Well it used to be in November for a reason.

[simon.stanley @SimonDStanley]

A little of the #StateOpening today

[simon.stanley @SimonDStanley]

@thevicarswife As I understand it the bench got too crowded and warm under the TV lighting as a couple of Peers had decided to sit on the bishops bench so he moved seat to make room.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The Armed Forces played a major ceremonial role in the State Opening of Parliament today.

Nearly 1,200 military personnel and 200 horses took part in escorting Their Majesties The King and Queen from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords.