CORONAVIRUS: MP calls for York Minster to reopen

Julian Sturdy is calling on the Government to allow cathedrals to reopen in the wake of the decision to close the Minster School.

York Outer MP Julian Sturdy has written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick.

The Minster has been closed since March and will only be able to reopen at the beginning of July.

Mr Sturdy wrote:

“The closure of the historic Minster School is sad news for York and comes at a time when may of our most iconic visitor attractions are facing severe shortfalls in their budget. We cannot allow the economic cost of the lockdown to do long term damage to the heritage and culture of our city.

"York Minister is famed for its cavernous interior and lends itself to remaining open for visitors in an age of social distancing. I have therefore called upon the Government to make an exception for cathedrals and larger places of worship and allow them to reopen as soon as possible so that they can benefit from much needed public donations and visitor income."

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