Prime Minister's Easter message 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Easter message frames Easter as a time of hope, new life and renewal, noting how churches and Christian communities quietly support families, children and neighbours. He stresses that in times of anxiety faith offers reassurance and that the government will work across faiths to build a more resilient, inclusive and connected country, partnering with churches and other belief groups through programmes such as Pride in Place and Best Start Family Hubs. The PM argues the country is strongest when it chooses community over division, kindness over indifference, and service over self-interest, and he thanks those who volunteer through churches and Christian charities, wishing Christians a peaceful Easter filled with hope and the promise of new life.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 2026 Easter message.
Easter is a celebration of hope, new life and renewal.
Across the country, churches and Christian communities quietly and tirelessly support families, children and neighbours - offering comfort, bringing people together, and standing alongside those who need it most. It is precisely that spirit of service which exemplifies national renewal, and reflects the very heart of Christ’s example.
This Easter comes at a time of real anxiety for many people. Conflicts abroad, pressures at home, and uncertainty about the future weigh heavily on families and households. In moments like these, faith offers reassurance and grounding - a reminder that we are not alone, and that hope can still take root even in difficult soil.
For generations, churches have been rooted in their neighbourhoods, working to combat poverty, fear and isolation. In times when some seek to divide, the Government is committed to working across faiths and differences to build a country that is more resilient, inclusive and connected. That is why we are keen to partner with churches, alongside other faith and belief groups, to strengthen and transform local communities through programmes such as Pride in Place and Best Start Family Hubs, among others.
Our country is at its best when we choose community over division, kindness over indifference, and service over self‑interest. I thank everyone who gives their time through churches and Christian charities, and wish Christians across the UK and around the world a very happy Easter filled with peace, hope and the promise of new life.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-ministers-easter-message-2026
