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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Toby Helm Political Editor

Archbishop of Canterbury to take lead in attempt to soften UK immigration bill

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the second reading of the Government's Illegal Migration Bill, in the House of Lords in London on May 10, 2023.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the second reading of the Government's Illegal Migration Bill, in the House of Lords in London on May 10, 2023. Photograph: PRU/AFP/Getty Images

The archbishop of Canterbury is expected to step up his opposition to the government’s illegal migration bill this week as the controversial plans are subjected to detailed scrutiny in the House of Lords.

In a highly unusual move for such a senior cleric, archbishop Justin Welby is ready to take the lead by tabling a series of amendments to legislation he has described as “morally unacceptable”, colleagues in the House of Lords say.

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