This week, Dame Sarah Mullally became the first woman to take on one of the most high-profile roles in British public life as she was officially confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. But the fact that this feels historic in 2026 raises an uncomfortable question. Women who reach leadership positions in resistant organisations often do so having already navigated scepticism, compromise and heightened questioning. ‘I’m delighted to see a woman take the reins as it serves as a reminder of how far we've come. When I was a child, there weren't women priests let alone bishops so it’s good to see our institution evolving.