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
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