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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Harriet Sherwood

Same-sex marriage row looms over Church of England synod

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, speaks in London after bishops in favour of gay marriage have praised the Church of England's decision to allow the blessing of same-sex partnerships on 20 January.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, speaks in London after bishops in favour of gay marriage have praised the Church of England's decision to allow the blessing of same-sex partnerships on 20 January. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

The repeal of a century-old act of parliament that allows the Church of England to govern itself is among options being considered by MPs frustrated at the church’s continued refusal to offer marriage equality to same-sex couples.

Conservative and Labour MPs are weighing up several options aimed at bringing the C of E into line with the law of the land with regard to same-sex marriage.

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