A former deputy leader of the Labour party has been confirmed as the guest speaker for an annual dinner event in Lichfield.
Roy Hattersley will be in the city for the Patrons’ of Lichfield Cathedral Dinner on September 30 at 7pm.
Following the meal amid the medieval surroundings of the Cathedral, Mr Hattersley will be give his talk What are politicians for?
He said:
“Few of us have very high opinions of politicians. Nor, it must be said, did our ancestors during the years which we now call ‘parliament’s golden age’. In continental Europe they are held in much higher regard. Does the British and American public expect too much or do the politicians deliver too little? And what do we think their job, in a modern democracy, is?”
The dinner is a black tie event and is open to non-patrons. Tickets are £60 and are available by contacting Madeleine Budgen or Lynne Smith on 01543 306120 or emailing patrons@lichfield-cathedral.org.
