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 95 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 Three dangers and priorities for the C Of E after the Welby crisis Bishop of Manchester statement on assisted dying legislation before Parliament Brian Seage appointed assisting Bishop of Texas