Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley of Newcastle has expressed feeling ‘frozen out’ by her peers after publicly calling for the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Hartley was one of the first clergymen to suggest Welby’s resignation due to his handling of abuse allegations against John Smyth. She noted a lack of support from other bishops but received encouragement from the public. Hartley believes her colleagues are fearful of repercussions and potential career implications following her stance. The Church of England is reviewing the findings of an independent report on the abuse.

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