Church of England clear-out needed following Makin Review, says ex-minister The Church of England’s Commons representative also said ‘those responsible must be held to account’. Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
Bishop ‘disturbed’ by Justin Welby’s ‘head to roll’ final Lords speech The Archbishop of Canterbury made his valedictory speech in the House of Lords on Thursday. Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024
Ian Hislop hits out at Justin Welby for attending British Museum gala one day after resignation Private Eye editor says it was ‘jaw-dropping’ to see Welby at event so soon after resigning The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024
‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal The Bishop of Newcastle said she was ‘disappointed’ others had not also called for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign after the Makin Review. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was ‘right to resign’, his son says Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said that his decision to step down was in the best interests of the Church. Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024
Colman’s Mustard heir and minister wife suspend church activities after abuse review The review noted that Mrs Colman and her husband, Sir Jamie, visited John Smyth in Africa in the 1990s The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
Minister and husband who funded abuser John Smyth asked to step back from church duties The Makin Review named Sir Jamie and the Rev Sue Colman as likely to have had significant knowledge of John Smyth’s abuses in the UK and Africa. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
What Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby knew of John Smyth’s abuse and when The Makin Review concluded that prolific abuser John Smyth might have been brought to justice had the archbishop formally alerted authorities in 2013. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024