Church of England bishops have attacked the Government’s planned cuts to public spending, with one warning they will lead to the creation of “townships” in Britain.
The bishops said the Church is on a “collision course” with the Coalition as it seeks to protect those worst affected by the welfare reforms, with one saying the thought of the cuts made him “shudder”.
Another criticised the “double standards” which have left the deprived more affected by the cuts than the wealthy.
Their concerns will be raised at this week’s General Synod, the Church’s Parliament, which is debating David Cameron’s vision of a Big Society.
Utterly tiresome tosh. It’s no wonder no one listens to them any more. Can’t they get a new script? The bishops DEVOUR 10% of the Church of England’s income. Perhaps we could make do with half or less of them, and do better, as well.