Darren Paffey MP: Belonging and faith amid national tragedy
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This week Tim is joined by Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen. His constituency has found itself at the centre of national tragedy this week - with the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer, and subsequent protests on its streets.
Darren tells Tim about how being adopted helped shape his faith, and Tim answers your question about lying in manifestos!
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Released on 9 Jun 2026
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