The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church responded to today’s announcement about the prospective prorogation of Parliament in early September as follows: “As the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, I am very aware that Scotland emphatically voted to remain in the European Union in 2016. The implications of that vote affect our debate as a Church on the behaviour and practices of our leaders throughout this increasingly fractious time.<\/p>\n
“I have struggled with the fact that Parliament is in recess while decisions about such important matters are being made around and outside it – people say to me that they simply cannot understand why the debate has stalled. I am therefore extremely uncomfortable at the request to prorogue Parliament at this time. I am increasingly worried that the apparent manipulation of parliamentary process seems to be becoming the norm in this debate, rather than full and frank discussion between elected members on a way forward for the whole country.<\/p>\n
“In Scotland, this continuing uncertainty, alongside the majority wish to remain in the EU, will further fuel the debate on Independence, a debate that becomes more vocal as each day passes.<\/p>\n
“The Scottish Episcopal Church will be holding a day of prayer as we approach the end of October. We will join with others in preparing for reconciliation in what is becoming an increasingly politically fractured society.”<\/p>\n
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