Church of England's Liverpool bishop resigns after assault allegations

The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned following allegations of sexual assault and harassment, heaping more pressure on the Church of England as it seeks to move past the fallout from a separate scandal that toppled its former leader

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Bishop of Liverpool resigns after assault claims

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