Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.

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Bishop Andrew Watson

That this House notes with deep sadness the death of the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, who died on 3 March 2026 shortly after a diagnosis of terminal cancer; recognises decades of dedicated service within the Church of England, including 11 years as Bishop of Guildford and four years as a Lords Spiritual; further notes his dedication to interfaith dialogue, his particular interest in addressing inequality and empowering lower income communities, and his significant contribution to the Anglican Communion; extends its deepest condolences to his wife and family and all who mourn his loss; and celebrates the legacy of a much loved bishop whose life of faith, service and kindness touched communities across Surrey, the Church of England and beyond.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2935 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Al Pinkerton

Munira Wilson

Clive Jones

Will Forster

Subjects

Death Church of England Bishops

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk