Last week, Lewisham Council witnessed a heated exchange between politicians regarding the Labour-run council's connection with the United Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG). Independent councillor Hau-Yu Tam pressed Mayor Brenda Dacres for an apology after including UCKG in an upcoming interfaith walk. Former church members have leveled serious allegations against UCKG, prompting discussions about survivor validation. The Diocese of Southwark has already expressed regret for its association with the church, raising questions about whether the council will take a similar stance to acknowledge the experiences of survivors amidst ongoing political disagreements.
The council must address the serious allegations against UCKG and validate survivors’ experiences by issuing an apology, as previously done by the Diocese of Southwark.
Mayor Brenda Dacres insisted the council condemned all abuse and claimed they had no direct relationship with UCKG despite a cabinet member’s involvement with the church.
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