CHURCH leaders have spoken of their "deep pain, frustration and even desperation" following last week's vote by the General Synod not to allow women bishops.

The Bishop of Guildford the Right Reverend Christopher Hill and the Bishop of Dorking the Right Reverend Ian Brackley issued an open letter to clergy and laity across Surrey on behalf of Guildford Diocese expressing their shock and dismay.

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