Archbishop of Canterbury says he may chair Brexit citizens’ forum

over 4 years in The guardian

Justin Welby sets out conditions for accepting role despite outrage among Eurosceptics
The archbishop of Canterbury has agreed in principle to chair a citizens’ assembly on Brexit despite provoking outrage from Eurosceptics for considering the idea.
Acknowledging the controversy of such a role, Justin Welby said he would only take part if the exercise were not aimed at thwarting Brexit. He also suggested it could be conducted after the UK had left the European Union as a way of overcoming divisions. Continue reading...

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