Archbishop attacks "chattering classes" over marriage

The Archbishop of Canterbury has attacked the "north London chattering classes" for failing to appreciate the benefits of marriage.

Dr Rowan Williams criticised opponents of the institution for failing to recognise married couples as heroes who give stability to society.

Speaking at parliament at the start of National Marriage Week, he said they could not see the wider cost to society of marriage breakdowns.

"What we're up against is a society that has painfully low expectations of relationships," he said. But his words will be interpreted as a swipe at New Labour as north London is seen as the birthplace of the party. Read more