Bishop of Gloucester, Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, has expressed strong reservations about candidates for the Archbishop of Canterbury position, stating they need ‘their head reading.’ Following the resignation of Justin Welby amid a report on child abuse by John Smyth, Treweek emphasized the difficulty of the role and the need for any future candidate to reflect critically on their decision. She also highlighted the shortcomings of the Church of England in addressing past abuses, calling for better safeguarding oversight and quicker decision-making processes.