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Starmer refuses to back Justin Welby after clamour for archbishop to resign

Prime minister says victims of serial abuser John Smyth ‘failed very, very badly’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

Pressure mounts on Justin Welby as Starmer says abuse victims were ‘failed’

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has faced calls to resign over his handling of allegations against Christian camp leader John Smyth.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby insists he won’t resign over Church of England sex abuse

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said he considered resigning over the John Smyth scandal.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

John Smyth QC abuse survivor calls for ‘clean sweep’ of Church of England

Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, called for all senior clergy ‘that did nothing but knew what was going on’ to stand down.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Abuse survivors call for Justin Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury in ‘clean sweep’ of Church

Multiple victims of abuse have come forward to call for the Archbishop to stand down

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Labour piles pressure on Justin Welby as he faces calls to resign over sexual abuse scandal

MP chosen by Keir Starmer and King to represent Church of England in Commons ‘recognises Welby’s failure’

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

The Guardian view on abuse and the Church of England: a reckoning is due for a shameful failure

Editorial: Justin Welby didn’t do enough when told about John Smyth’s sadistic offending – and he knows it

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Archbishop Of Canterbury Under Pressure To Resign Over Abuse Scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury faces pressure to resign over mishandling of abuse scandal involving John Smyth in the Church of England.

Top News · Nov 11, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury’s position ‘untenable’ over abuse case, says bishop

Justin Welby is facing growing calls to quit over his response to a serial abuser associated with the Church of England.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Justin Welby’s personal link to child abuser adds fuel to resignation calls

Archbishop of Canterbury was at holiday camps with John Smyth and later failed to act when survivors came forward

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024