Bishop 'dismayed' at shadow minister's remarks

SHADOW justice secretary Robert Jenrick has been accused by a Church of England bishop of making remarks capable of stirring up division after the Tory politician complained he “didn’t see another white face” during a visit to an area of Birmingham.

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Michael Volland, the Bishop of Birmingham

Mr Jenrick has defended his comments, insisting he “won't shy away" from issues of integration.

But the Bishop of Birmingham, Right Reverend Michael Volland, branded Mr Jenrick's comments about the area of Handsworth “entirely wrong” and said he had been dismayed and disappointed to hear them.