Christian leaders have raised alarms regarding Sir Paul Marshall, co-owner of GB News, who has donated £28 million to Church of England institutions that advocate for climate action. This pivotal issue comes in light of Marshall’s controversial remarks about climate change and the editorial stance of his media outlet.
Financial Contributions and Contradictory Views
From 2018 to 2025, Sir Paul Marshall reportedly donated over £13 million to Holy Trinity Brompton and the Church Revitalisation Trust through his Sequoia Trust. Despite these contributions, his beliefs about climate change starkly clash with the Church of England’s advocacy for climate action, as he described the UK’s climate policies as being affected by “climate derangement syndrome”.
Criticism from Church Leaders
On March 26, 2026, church leaders expressed concerns about Marshall’s statements and GB News’ alleged broadcasting of climate change denial. In an open letter, they stated, “We are concerned these statements are misleading.” This criticism was further amplified on June 9, when Christian leaders questioned the sincerity of Marshall’s donations in the context of his hedge fund’s £1.8 billion investments in fossil fuels.
“The gospel entreats us to look after the vulnerable and I urge you to reflect on how high energy costs and restricting access to cheap oil and gas affects so many people,” stated Marshall in a recent speech.
This situation raises important issues regarding potential conflicts of interest, as Marshall’s substantial financial inputs into the Church are now scrutinized against his public stance on climate issues. The upcoming discussions and decisions within the Church may reveal further implications of this apparent contradiction as the climate crisis continues to escalate.