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Archbishop of Wales ‘in favour of independence’

26 Jan 2023 2 minute read
The Most Reverend Andrew John, Archbishop of Wales. Photo via Twitter

The Archbishop of Wales says he is “in favour of independence”, in order to “solve” the country’s problems.

In an interview with S4C’s Y Byd y ei Le about the Church in Wales’s campaign to tackle the cost of living crisis, the Most Reverend Andrew John said that the “situation under Westminster is not sufficient”.

The Archbishop, who has been in office since December 2021, said that it was his “completely personal” opinion but that he “understands the calls for independence”.

“Of all the options before us, what is the option that has the best chance of solving the problems?”

He added that the troubles around the UK Government at the moment “are a concern”.

The interview can be watched in full on Y Byd y ei Le on S4C Clic.

‘More suffering’

In November last year, Archbishop Andrew signed an open letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asking him to govern with “integrity” in order to rebuild faith in democracy in Britain after the troubles of the previous Downing St.

Two months later, with the Chairman of the Conservative Party facing questions over tax payments and the Deputy Prime Minister facing allegations of bullying, he said the British Government’s position was “worrying.”

“I’m sure people watching the news are asking, have we had a new beginning or not?”

Last year, the Church in Wales launched a Food and Fuel campaign to try to tackle the cost of living crisis – calling in particular on supermarkets to take action to help the most needy.

But according to the Archbishop, that is a “sticking plaster”.

“It doesn’t solve the problem. There are more food banks in Britain than McDonalds!

“It is not acceptable that we have more and more people throughout Wales suffering.

“I believe it is high time we ask, before the next election, what kind of country do we want to see in the future?”

Andrew John was appointed Archbishop in 2021 after a period as Bishop of Bangor.


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Dai Rob
Dai Rob
1 year ago

Great to see!

Riki
Riki
1 year ago

Anyone with two brain cells to rub together should also be thinking the same. How do we solve being poor while in a top 10 Economy? 1. Do we leave and forge our on path or, 2. Stay in a forced union in which has made us so poor? Only the ignorant would choose the second option! Tell a lie, not only the ignorant. Also those who require being a part of something bigger than themselves! Even if it came about through abuse, theft, and Fraud!

Cawr
Cawr
1 year ago

Lejand pob bendith

Richard
Richard
1 year ago

Chwarae Teg 🙏

CJPh
CJPh
1 year ago

Wrth ystyried Yr her sy’ o’n blaenau ni, wy’n meddwl “Duw a’n helpo ni” weithiau. Wel, co’r next best thing I ni 😉

Last edited 1 year ago by CJPh
Iago
Iago
1 year ago

One who wants independence after blaming Westminster for failures in Wales and another in the Bay who wants to stay in the Union so he can carry on blaming Westminster for the failures in Wales. It’s time to stop putting the blame for all the woes in Wales on Westminster. Welsh leaders need to take responsibility like real grown ups for how services are run in Wales.

Riki
Riki
1 year ago
Reply to  Iago

Even though I agree with you, you are aware that those in Cardiff have essentially one hand tied behind their back? They can’t carry out the same functions as England or Scotland, or even NI. Wales is purposely kept 25+ years behind the others.

Rhufawn Jones
Rhufawn Jones
1 year ago

Da iawn. Trown dŷ’r caethiwed yn wlad yr addewid. Ymlaen mae Canan.

Carol James
Carol James
1 year ago

Well done Andrew! Now let us see a lot of public figures declare their support for Indy.

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