Sir Michael Palin backs blueprint to save UK’s churches

Sir Michael Palin has called for urgent action to save churches across the UK, which he described as “tremendously important local heritage”.

The Monty Python star, who is vice-president of the National Churches Trust, warned of the “many” church buildings in danger of closing.

He has backed a six-point plan by the organisation to save the UK’s churches, which the trust said often serve communities as foodbanks and youth clubs – as well