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Aine Fox

Justin Welby allowed to stay at Lambeth Palace for months despite resignation

It has been agreed that Justin Welby and his family can stay at Lambeth Palace until early summer (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

Justin Welby has been given permission to live at Lambeth Palace with his family until early summer, it has been disclosed, despite quitting as archbishop of Canterbury after a damning report into Church safeguarding failures.

Mr Welby’s last official day as the most senior bishop in the Church of England was January 6, but it has been confirmed he has been allowed to stay at the London palace’s private quarters for up to six months.

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