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500th anniversary of the Tyndale Bible

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2819: tabled on 23 February 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 7 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes with great significance the 500th anniversary of the publication of William Tyndale’s English translation of the New Testament; recognises Tyndale’s enduring contribution to the English language, religious liberty and public access to the Scriptures; acknowledges the profound impact of the Tyndale Bible on the development of Protestant theology, worship and church life; celebrates the role of the Bible in shaping the spiritual, cultural and moral heritage of the United Kingdom; pays tribute to Tyndale’s courage, scholarship and faith in the face of persecution; and calls on churches, schools, cultural institutions and communities across the country to mark this historic milestone with appropriate commemorations and educational activities.