Methodists and the Church of England could merge more than 200 years after they split

The Church of England and the Methodist Church are set to merge more than 200 years after their historic split, it was revealed yesterday.

The two greatest protestant churches should declare themselves in ‘communion’ and share each other’s priests and ministers, leaders said.

The deal to repair the rift will mean the CofE – once known as the Tory Party at prayer – will join forces with an institution long regarded as a central pillar of working class culture.

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