Christian leaders alarmed by climate crisis raise questions over GB News owner’s £28m church donations

Christian leaders have expressed alarm over the £28 million in donations made by Sir Paul Marshall, co-owner of GB News, to Church of England institutions, citing a conflict between his and the channel's climate change views and the Church's stated commitment to environmental stewardship. The Church of England, through its Environment Programme, considers responding to the climate crisis an essential responsibility for safeguarding creation and achieving a just world. Leaders argue that the climate change skepticism often broadcast on GB News stands in direct opposition to these deeply held beliefs. Sir Paul Marshall's personal views on the climate crisis have also been described as contrary to the Church's stance. These donations, made to influential Church of England bodies, have prompted significant questions regarding the alignment of funding with the institution's environmental mission. The Church of England has publicly committed to ambitious climate targets, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 for its own operations. The contrast between the channel's content and the Church's environmental advocacy has created a point of contention for religious figures concerned about the climate crisis.