Shocking Stats Revealed
Bishops in the House of Lords voted with the government in whipped votes just five times last year, while rebelling against No10's laws 98% of the time, according to House of Lords research.
Clergy Poised to Oppose Rwanda Bill
The clergy, including the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, are preparing to mount a new war on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill in Parliament's unelected Chamber. Welby has previously criticized the plan to deport illegal immigrants as "morally unacceptable."
Political Activism or Guided by Christian Values?
The stats show that the bishops rarely turn up to vote, and when they do, it's almost always against the government. Critics argue that these unelected Lord Bishops are out of touch with ordinary Brits and should not try to stop the Rwanda Bill.
Out of Touch with the Will of the People
Tory MPs have criticized the bishops, accusing them of being political activists who are in tune with left-wing elites but out of touch with everyone else. They argue that supporting illegal immigration is not moral and that the bishops should respect Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives' stance on the issue.
Bishops: Independent and Guided by Christian Values
The Church of England spokesperson defended the bishops, stating that they are not politicians and take their roles as unwhipped and independent members of a revising chamber seriously. They vote on amendments to improve legislation based on Christian values, not for party-political reasons.
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