JESUS had the values of a trade unionist, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said ahead of his address to the TUC’s conference.

Fresh from his call for tax hikes last week, Justin Welby sparked further outrage by telling the TUC that the Church of England will work with trade unions to hold big business to account.

3 Justin Welby claimed that Jesus would have had attributes of a modern trade unionist Credit: PA:Press Association

In an interview with the TUC conference magazine he proposed forming “new partnerships” with the unions to help reduce inequality.

Mr Welby said the Church was a “passionate supporter of the oppressed” and was a campaigner against the overweening power of large institutions.

He said: “Christian faith starts with knowing that each of us is loved by God and are of infinite value to God.

Therefore, the value of every human being is the same.

3 The Archbishop of Canterbury has been told to but out of politics Credit: PA:Press Association

“Jesus was very practical about applying these values.

He describes the last judgement as being based on whether we care for those who are most vulnerable or neglect them.

“The TUC grew out of the need to come together to defend vulnerable and oppressed workers against overmighty and cruel employers.

“It is one expression amongst many of what it means to value human beings and care for human dignity.”

3 MP Philip Davies has suggested that Welby replaces his dog collar with a Labour rosette Credit: PA:Press Association

But Tory MP Philip Davies told him to but out of politics - or quit the church and join the Labour party properly.

He blasted: “Justin Welby ought to consider removing his dog collar and replacing it with a Labour Party rosette.

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Being a left wing Labour Party apologist will in all likelihood be at odds with the majority of the Church of England congregation.

“No wonder church attendances are so poor - another member of the metropolitan Elite establishment out of touch with the silent majority.”

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