Parliament

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby gives his valedictory speech in the House of Lords

Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Parliament 7 December 2024

Archbishop Justin Welby and that House of Lords valedictory speech

The lack of thought given to victims and survivors is proof that Church of England leaders still do not understand their safeguarding crisis.

The Archbishop of Canterbury addressing peers from the Lords Spiritual benches.

Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Parliament

Petition: Remove the automatic right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords

A composite image showing head and shoulder photographs of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Lord President of the Council, Lucy Powell, Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood, Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Lord Speaker Lord McFall of Alcluith, and Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Lisa Nandy. The image also shows the crest of the Church Commissioners for England on a purple background.

Archbishops' Council, Church Commissioners, Parliament

An open letter to the State Office Holders who are Church Commissioners