Home Messages Archbishop of Canterbury congratulates Britain’s new prime minister Messages Archbishop of Canterbury congratulates Britain’s new prime minister By Justin Welby - July 6, 2024 94 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppEmailPrint My warmest congratulations to our new Prime Minister Sir @Keir_Starmer, and my prayers for you and your family as you take on this role of great responsibility for our country. I thank @RishiSunak and the outgoing Government for their service.I also give thanks today for our… pic.twitter.com/GXGbb81FJw— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) July 5, 2024 RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Lichfield ad clerum on assisted suicide Bishop of Newark’s election day letter Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe shares staff updates in letter to church leaders