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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Harriet Sherwood

HISTORICAL FACTS: Archbishop of wales stands down after bangor cathedral scandal - The Untold Story

Andy John, archbishop of Wales
Andy John, archbishop of Wales, said he took full responsibility for failings under his leadership. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

The archbishop of Wales has stepped down after a culture of excessive drinking, sexual promiscuity, bullying, bad language and inappropriate banter at Bangor cathedral was revealed.

Andy John, who is also the bishop of Bangor, released a statement on Friday evening after calls for his resignation gathered pace.

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