Rishi Sunak mentioned Easter is a time to “pause and replicate” whereas Labour chief Keir Starmer mentioned it was a time of “optimism and new beginnings”.
The Easter messages issued by the occasion leaders come simply weeks earlier than a set of native polls on 2 Could which might give an early indication of Tory and Labour prospects on the common election.
Mr Starmer, who hopes to be in No 10 by the tip of the yr, used his message to say that folks would use Easter to consider “our future and the way issues can change for the higher”.
“The Easter story is one in every of hope and renewal, of overcoming adversity and light-weight prevailing over darkness,” he mentioned.
“As households and associates collect to have a good time the vacation we flip our ideas in the direction of new beginnings, our future and the way issues can change for the higher.
“Religion is de facto vital. It’s a spot the place folks can make investments lots of themselves and discover consolation, hope and a way of safety.
“This Easter I’d like to precise my gratitude to the Christian group within the UK and past, for his or her generosity and compassion.
“Presently of optimism and new beginnings, I thank them for every little thing they do, and want you all these celebrating a really joyful Easter.”
In the meantime, the prime minister praised the work of Christians in communities throughout the UK and mentioned folks would even be “pondering of these in ache and struggling all over the world”.
“This weekend, as folks come collectively to have a good time and replicate on the message on the coronary heart of the Easter competition, I wish to pay tribute to the unimaginable work of Christians on this nation,” he mentioned.
“To the church buildings, charities, volunteers and fundraisers who dwell the Christian values of compassion, charity and self-sacrifice, supporting these in want and demonstrating what it means to ‘love thy neighbour’.
“Many, I do know, may also be pondering of these in ache and struggling all over the world, and Christians persecuted due to their religion who’re unable to have a good time Easter freely.
“For many people within the UK, Easter is an opportunity to pause and replicate and a chance to spend some valuable time with our households and a second to benefit from the begin of spring.
“So this weekend, let me want you all a really joyful and peaceable Easter.”