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Archbishop of Canterbury prepares for five days of prayer after Brexit

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, wants to pray in public the day after Britain leaves the EU
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, wants to pray in public the day after Britain leaves the EU
CHRIS J RATCLIFFE

For many voters, the day we stop talking about Brexit and leave the EU cannot come soon enough. But the Archbishop of Canterbury is so concerned about the state of the nation after March 29 that he is preparing us for five days of prayer.

Under plans discussed at Lambeth Palace, Justin Welby wants to pray in public with the leaders of the Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed churches on the day after Britain leaves.

Theresa May, a practising Anglican, and Jeremy Corbyn, who has refused to discuss his beliefs, are being sounded out to join them.

Churches and chapels across the country will be urged to stay open to welcome those who would not normally consider kneeling in the pews. Early talks are