CofE clergy should be able to stand for election to parliament. Disestablishment would give Church leaders greater freedom to be prophetic. The Church would be healthier without relying on the endowments from Queen Anne. The CofE can no longer afford to maintain its physical presence in every locality. Disestablishment would give the signal that religion no longer matters.
Establishment is welcomed by other faiths and denominations.
Bishops are given the opportunity to speak as the nation's conscience in the House of Lords. Establishment underlines the Church's responsibility to serve the whole community. Establishment opens the doors of government to representations on moral and social issues. Establishment gives local clergy a leadership role in the community. Establishment gives couples the right to be married in their parish church.