The row over the archbishop of Canterbury’s controversial comments backing the adoption of aspects of Sharia law in the UK deepened on Friday with a government minister accusing him of concocting “a recipe for social chaos”.

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An aide to Rowan Williams said the archbishop was “unrepentant”, believing he had generated a necessary and long-term debate through proposals that were designed to promote social cohesion and interfaith dialogue.