Is there a North-South divide in our churches?

Incoming Labour leader Andy Burnham says Britain needs the biggest rebalancing of power in generations — but is the same true for the Church?

Esther spoke to Anthony Delaney, founder of Ivy Church in Manchester, and the Reverend Dr Cris Rogers, newly appointed Director of Mission for the Church of England Birmingham, about class prejudice, accents, and how church mission is about uncovering rough diamonds.

Released on 7 Jul 2026