The Church of England would be in cloud cuckooland if it did not think the UK parliament could now force its hand over allowing women bishops.
That's according to the Island's Lord Bishop, Robert Paterson.
He says it's quite likely parliament will now tell the Church of England it must observe equality legislation if it wants to continue to be the established church:
Lack of opportunity to study science 'could be impacting future doctors'
Education minister admits timetabling and staffing can present challenges for schools
Glen Maye patient airlifted to the UK
Great North Air Ambulance team responded within half an hour
Trial for man who denies being controlling and coercive
49-year-old accused of domestic abuse
Visitors asked to avoid main cemetery entrance on Sunday
DOI to remove tree stumps from pavement on Glencrutchery Road
Onchan man accused of committing act against public justice
42-year-old appears in court
Douglas Council using reserves to pay for 'decorative' promenade lighting
The project will cost £40,000 for 28 LED lights
