Body representing bell ringers ‘as a principle, does not endorse bell ringing for political reasons’.

Archbishops warn bill could ‘further undermine trust and goodwill’ among home nations.

The legislation begins its passage through the House of Lords on Monday and is likely to be heavily amended.

The U.K.’s most senior Anglican bishops have warned that legislation breaching part of the Brexit divorce agreement the government signed with the European Union will set a “disastrous precedent” and could undermine peace in Northern Ireland.