Philip Howard (preacher)

Howard preaching in Oxford Circus

Philip Howard (born 1954) is a Liverpudlian street preacher in London's Oxford Circus. He is most famous for using the phrases "Don't be a sinner, be a winner!" and "Don't be a shopaholic robot", and for speaking various sermons into a megaphone or PA system to passers-by.

Howard has been the centre of two court cases related to his preaching. In 2005 he was accused, and later cleared, of harassing a passer-by with directed comments in one of his sermons.[1] On 3 May 2006, Westminster Council applied for an ASBO (Anti Social Behaviour Order) against Howard alleging that his behaviour causes harassment, distress and/or alarm.[2]

Previously (c. early 2000s) Howard could regularly be found preaching in South Kensington along the Exhibition Road.

References

  1. ↑ "Preacher cleared over harassment". BBC News. 16 June 2005.
  2. ↑ "Council vows to silence preacher". BBC News. 3 May 2006.

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