Rishi Sunak stated Easter is a time to “pause and mirror” whereas Labour chief Keir Starmer stated it was a time of “optimism and new beginnings”.
The Easter messages issued by the occasion leaders come simply weeks earlier than a set of native polls on 2 Might which may give an early indication of Tory and Labour prospects on the common election.
Mr Starmer, who hopes to be in No 10 by the tip of the 12 months, used his message to say that folks would use Easter to consider “our future and the way issues can change for the higher”.
As households and pals collect to have a good time the vacation we flip our ideas in the direction of new beginnings, our future and the way issues can change for the higher
Keir Starmer
“The Easter story is one in every of hope and renewal, of overcoming adversity and light-weight prevailing over darkness,” he stated.
“As households and pals collect to have a good time the vacation we flip our ideas in the direction of new beginnings, our future and the way issues can change for the higher.
“Religion is absolutely essential. It’s a spot the place individuals can make investments a whole lot of themselves and discover consolation, hope and a way of safety.
“This Easter I’d like to specific my gratitude to the Christian neighborhood within the UK and past, for his or her generosity and compassion.
“Presently of optimism and new beginnings, I thank them for every part they do, and need you all these celebrating a really joyful Easter.”
In the meantime, the prime minister praised the work of Christians in communities throughout the UK and stated individuals would even be “pondering of these in ache and struggling around the globe”.
“This weekend, as individuals come collectively to have a good time and mirror on the message on the coronary heart of the Easter competition, I need to pay tribute to the unimaginable work of Christians on this nation,” he stated.
“To the church buildings, charities, volunteers and fundraisers who reside the Christian values of compassion, charity and self-sacrifice, supporting these in want and demonstrating what it means to ‘love thy neighbour’.
“Many, I do know, may also be pondering of these in ache and struggling around the globe, and Christians persecuted due to their religion who’re unable to have a good time Easter freely.
“For many people within the UK, Easter is an opportunity to pause and mirror and a chance to spend some treasured time with our households and a second to benefit from the begin of spring.
“So this weekend, let me want you all a really joyful and peaceable Easter.”
