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Hansard Society 60th anniversary event
60 years of democracy
Tuesday November 16, 2004
6.30pm - 8pm (including a Q&A Session)
Old Theatre, LSE
Houghton Street, London WC2
Tickets £12
Available from Hans_Admin@lse.ac.uk or 020 7395 4016
David Butler and Tony Benn have been friends (but not political allies) for over 60 years. It would be hard to think of two individuals who have more knowledge and practical experience of the British political system.
Tony Benn - the longest serving Labour MP in the history of the party, retired from the House of Commons in May 2001 - famously to "devote more time to politics". His diaries have set a benchmark for future political authors.
David Butler is a world-renowned electoral expert, famously responsible for the Nuffield General Election study series which have produced a definitive study of every general election since 1945. As Andrew Adonis remarked: "No British election is complete without David Butler. His Nuffield studies.... are the authoritative guide to post war electoral politics."
This unique event featuring one of the leading parliamentarians of the 20th century in conversation with the UK's foremost electoral expert is not to be missed. Between them they clock up over 100 years of political life at the sharp end - they know the British political system inside out. At this special Hansard Society fundraising event they will be tackling major questions of policy and politics:
* What have been the implications of Labour's overwhelming majority for parliamentary democracy?
* Has the UK moved to the right since Attlee's premiership?
* Why are people stepping away from involvement in party politics?
* Will the repercussions from Iraq ever go away?
* What does the result of the American Presidential election mean for the UK?
* What have the past 60 years taught Tony and David about British politics?
Come along and hear the answers to these and other questions - and put a question of your own.
Further information: Virginia Gibbons on 020 7395 4010 or 07812 765 552
To book tickets: Hans_Admin@lse.ac.uk or 020 7395 4016
Editors' Notes
* The Hansard Society is an independent, non-partisan educational charity, which exists to promote effective parliamentary democracy. Good government needs to be supported and balanced by a strong, effective parliamentary democracy. Our work aims to strengthen Parliament by encouraging greater accessibility and closer engagement with the public. This year the Hansard Society celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Angelo Evangelou
Hansard Society
9 Kingsway
London WC2B 6XF
Direct Line: 020 7395 4016
Hansard Society: 020 7395 4000
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