Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani: Representing the Church in the House of Lords
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This week, Tim is joined by the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Guli Francis-Dehqani.
They discuss her powerful testimony, her experience of life in the UK as an Iranian refugee, and her current role as Bishop of Chelmsford and member of the House of Lords.
They also explore the process of electing the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Tim reflects, too, on the first year of Labour in government.
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Released on 8 Jul 2025
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