Justin Welby has called for the rollout of Universal Credit to be halted, an increase in the living wage, tax reforms and raised concerns about the increased use of foodbanks.
Mrs May, a vicar’s daughter and regular churchgoer, defended her record in the face of the archbishop’s increasingly robust interventions on government policy.
Speaking during a visit to New York where she is attending the UN general assembly, the PM said: “On occasions we will have differences of opinion on various things.
“When I stood on the doorstep of No 10 when I first became Prime Minister I was clear that there are some changes we need to make to make sure we have a country that works for everyone.
“That’s about making sure we have an economy that works for everyone, that’s what we are doing with the work we are doing particularly on the industrial strategy ensuring that all parts of the UK are able to see those good jobs being created in all parts of the UK.
“I think the employment figures we see in the UK are very important because work is the best route out of poverty.
“Having systems that encourage people to work, ensuring those jobs have been created are important.
“But the archbishop and I will sometimes disagree on things.”
Pressed on whether the criticism hurt, she replied: “We will sometimes disagree on things just as I will…
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