Women bishop supporters want single clause measure

Supporters of women bishops are calling on bishops in the Church of England to bring back a single clause measure.

The Women And The Church group (WATCH) said the entire Church was being "held to ransom" by minority groups who oppose women in the episcopate.

Draft legislation to allow women bishops was voted down by the Church's parliamentary body last month despite the majority of Synod members voting in favour.

Although the legislation was passed by the bishops and clergy, it did not receive the two-thirds majority required among the laity.

The vote has upset many in the Church of England as 42 out of the 44 dioceses had also backed the measure. Read more