Tice's pushback against Church of England criticism wasn't political bareknuckle brawl we often see from Reform

Tice's pushback against Church of England criticism wasn't political bareknuckle brawl we often see from Reform

Squaring up to an archbishop may not be a good look when trying to win the votes of more moderate Tories.

Tice’s pushback against Church of England criticism wasn’t political bareknuckle brawl we often see from Reform

That may be why they seem reasonably relaxed about recent criticism of their migration plans by the Church of England. Speaking on Tuesday, Nigel Farage delicately suggested that in recent years church leaders had been “out of touch with their own flock”. That, likely a not-so-subtle reference to the former head of the church Justin Welby – who made frequent interventions into the migration debate. Follow live politics updates: Tice says archbis…

Tice's pushback against Church of England criticism wasn't political b

Reform is usually happy to get into a punch-up over its policies. The mantra that “any publicity is good publicity” seemingly inked into the party playbook. That may be why they seem reasonably relaxed about recent criticism of their migration plans by the Church of England. Speaking on Tuesday, Nigel Farage delicately suggested that in recent years church leaders had been “out of touch with their own flock”. Please use Chrome browser for a mor…