Monthly Archives: July 2020

Bishops And Homage

Posted on July 21, 2020 by jasonloch

Today, the new Archbishop of York formally did homage for the temporalities of his new see. Because of the pandemic, the ceremony took place via video link. In normal times, it would involve a small ceremony at Buckingham Palace or … Continue reading →

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The Prime Minister’s Appointments Secretary And Episcopal Appointments

Posted on July 20, 2020 by jasonloch

My recent post on Tony Blair and the Bishopric of Liverpool has highlighted the role of the Prime Minister’s Appointments Secretary in the process of choosing bishops. Blair’s Appointments Secretary, John Holroyd, clearly played an active role in influencing Blair’s … Continue reading →

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Tony Blair And The Bishopric Of Liverpool

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jasonloch

A little more than a month after taking office, Tony Blair precipitated a miniature constitutional crisis when he vetoed the Church of England’s nominee for the Bishopric of Liverpool. The incident has largely faded from the public consciousness, but thanks … Continue reading →

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The Palace Letters!

Posted on July 14, 2020 by jasonloch

After years of legal wrangling, the National Archives of Australia have finally released Sir John Kerr’s correspondence with Buckingham Palace, both before and after the dismissal of Gough Whitlam. But while some commentators hoped to find a smoking gun that … Continue reading →

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