I am delighted to have been appointed as the Shadow Minister for Faiths as part of the Shadow Communities and Local Government team. I am thankful to Keir for the opportunity to be a part of the shadow team at a time of such historical importance for the country and the Labour party as it navigates the difficult waters ahead.

I look forward to working with religious and community leaders to promote faith, religious tolerance and stronger communities within the UK, including re-building the valued relationship between the Labour party and the Jewish communities we have let down.

As ever, I would like to pay tribute to our NHS frontline staff and key workers working tirelessly to keep us all safe.