Synod votes for women bishops

The Church of England's ruling body has voted in favour of proposals which could allow the ordination of women bishops.

There was considerable criticism of the church a year ago when the synod failed to agree on the previous legislation by just six votes.

Today's motion was passed by a majority of 378 to 8, with 25 abstentions.

Bishop Robert Paterson was at the synod and says today's decision sets the wheels in motion on what could still be a long process