The Archbishop of Canterbury is a senior member of the House of Lords, the second chamber of the United Kingdom Parliament.
He sits as one of the 26 bishops of the Church of England, who are known as the Lords Spiritual. The bishops are all independent members, and each speaks and votes on matters of particular interest or concern to them.
Archbishop Justin has led debates in the House of Lords on shared national values, education, and the UK’s role in conflict prevention. He also often speaks on issues related to religious freedom, peacebuilding and refugees, as well as in response to events of national importance, such as the EU referendum, war or terrorism.
Having served on the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, the Archbishop led a Lords debate on banking reform and continues be interested in economic justice.