The highlight of a very successful Dinner was an entertaining and thought-provoking speech by Roy Hattersley, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. On the subject, ‘What are Politicians for?’, Mr Hattersley argued that politicians should act according to the dictates of their conscience and not simply respond to the will of their constituents. He argued strongly for the politics of conviction rather than personality, and also criticised the recent references by MPs to the ‘deserving and undeserving poor’. The speech was very well-received and provoked some lively conversation afterwards.
The prestigious, black-tie event began with a drinks reception in the Cathedral Transepts, followed by a delicious four course dinner served in the Nave.
The Very Rev’d Adrian Dorber, Dean of Lichfield attended the event:
“Roy Hattersley gave an eloquent, well-argued and witty speech about politics as a necessary profession. He took a well-aimed swipe at those who practise politics as a form of style rather than conviction and substance. It was well received by the dinner guests, who attended in record numbers”.
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