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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Archbishop of York admits mistakes as he survives bid to stop his Synod speech

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell gave the Presidential Address (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Archbishop of York admitted he has “made mistakes” but vowed he is determined to “lead the change we all know we need” in the Church of England which has been plagued by abuse safeguarding failures.

Stephen Cottrell has resisted calls from some quarters to quit, and survived a vote to stop him giving a presidential address as the General Synod began on Monday.

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