Burnham Moves to Scrap Law Blocking Catholic PMs From Key Constitutional Role

Government to end ban on Catholic and Jewish PMs' involvement in Church appointments

Andy Burnham, himself a Catholic, says it is "unacceptable for there to be a legislative bar against people of any faith performing all the functions of my office".

Burnham moves to scrap law blocking Catholic PMs from key constitutional role

Andy Burnham's government introduced its first bill to Parliament on Tuesday, as the prime minister sought to swiftly remove what he described…

Burnham's first Bill gives Catholic PMs role in appointing bishops

The Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill aims to remove 'archaic' legislation from the 19th century.

Government introduces Repeal Bill to remove outdated constitutional rules

The Bill will remove the historic religious restrictions which prevents a Roman Catholic or Jewish Prime Minister from carrying out the full constitutional duties of their office.