‘Snubbed’ archbishop WILL get his peerage: Downing St delayed honour for John Sentamu

Britain’s first black archbishop was held back from being given a life peerage because officials wanted to make sure he was not criticised in an abuse inquiry. Former Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu was originally snubbed in a list of 36 new members this summer. A Government source said the honour for the respected … Read more

Fury as Britain’s first black archbishop John Sentamu, 71, is not awarded automatic life peerage

The new Archbishop of York has slammed Downing Street for snubbing his predecessor – Britain’s first black archbishop – of an automatic life peerage.  Stephen Cottrell said he was ‘disturbed’ by news that John Sentamu – head of York’s diocese for 15 years – would not be given a seat in the House of Lords, saying it was a … Read more

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby warns of devastating economic impact of a second lockdown

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby warns of devastating economic impact of a second lockdown as new coronavirus restrictions come into force Archbishop of Canterbury warned of the economic impact of second lockdown   Justin Welby wrote letter with Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Stephen Cottrell The said: ‘Our national situation is much more complicated than it … Read more

Archbishop of Canterbury demands ministers STOP making ‘centralised’ coronavirus decisions

The Archbishop Bishop of Canterbury has warned against coronavirus restrictions being imposed centrally and is said to be ‘deeply concerned’ about the impact of the rule of six on family life.   The Most Rev Justin Welby said the Government had ‘determined the daily details of our lives’ during the coronavirus lockdown in a way ‘few … Read more

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby defends Labour MP in transphobia row

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby defends Labour MP who was slammed for joining criticism of the phrase ‘people with a cervix’ rather than ‘women’ The Reverend Justin Welby branded Duffield as a ‘brilliant constituency MP’  It comes after the Labour MP, 49, was accused of transphobia on Twitter Rw was sparked when Duffield ‘liked’ a post … Read more