Church 'poised to cut ties to state'
By Jonathan Petre, Religion Correspondent
18/06/2007

The Church of England could begin severing its links with the state next month when it debates whether the Prime Minister should continue choosing cathedral deans.

The debate at the General Synod in York will be initiated by one of its most senior members, Canon Christina Baxter, the chairman of the House of Laity and a member of the Archbishops' Council.

It comes at a critical moment for the Church as Gordon Brown, who will shortly take over as Prime Minister, has indicated that he wants to reform the whole area of ecclesiastical appointments. the rest