Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party), on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 7 members in total.
500th anniversary of the Tyndale Bible
That this House notes with great significance the 500th anniversary of the publication of William Tyndale’s English translation of the New Testament; recognises Tyndale’s enduring contribution to the English language, religious liberty and public access to the Scriptures; acknowledges the profound impact of the Tyndale Bible on the development of Protestant theology, worship and church life; celebrates the role of the Bible in shaping the spiritual, cultural and moral heritage of the United Kingdom; pays tribute to Tyndale’s courage, scholarship and faith in the face of persecution; and calls on churches, schools, cultural institutions and communities across the country to mark this historic milestone with appropriate commemorations and educational activities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 2819
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Carla Lockhart
- Luke Myer
- Gregory Campbell
- Jim Allister
- James McMurdock
- Subjects
- Anniversaries Bible Tyndale, William
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2026-03-17 09:46:39 +0000
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/65280
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