‘I used to be quite literal about my faith. It’s much messier now’ - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
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Sam Hailes2021-07-29T14:13:00
The Mayor of Bristol tells Sam Hailes how the parable of the talents is inspiring him to fight poverty, and why he no longer views doubt as a dirty word
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