Justin Welby warns of divisive Brexit and crushing austerity

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for new narrative based on solidarity and resilience

Austerity is "crushing the weak" and Brexit has divided the country, the archbishop of Canterbury has warned. In a dramatic assessment of the state of the country, Justin Welby said there is a danger of a "schism" in society that the most vulnerable are falling into.

The Anglican leader issued a plea for Britons to be "generous" in adapting to newcomers to the country and called for people to show "care for each other".