Archbishop of York does not consider himself a candidate to replace Justin Welby

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell said he does not consider himself a candidate to replace Justin Welby (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Archive)

The Archbishop of York has said he does not consider himself a candidate to replace the Archbishop of Canterbury, who is quitting after a damning report into abuse cover-up in the Church of England.

Stephen Cottrell acknowledged that he is “the person that people will look to” over the coming months, as the Church seeks to replace Justin Welby.