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Michael White, the Guardian's political editor; Philip Collins, Tony Blair's speech-writer; Dr David Runciman, Department of Politics and International Studies; Piers Brendon, former Keeper of the Churchill Archives Centre and the Chair, Allen Packwood
Thursday 20 October 2011, 18:00-19:15
The politics of speech-making
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- đ¤ Speaker: Michael White, the Guardian's political editor; Philip Collins, Tony Blair's speech-writer; Dr David Runciman, Department of Politics and International Studies; Piers Brendon, former Keeper of the Churchill Archives Centre and the Chair, Allen Packwood
- đ Date & Time: Thursday 20 October 2011, 18:00 - 19:15
- đ Venue: Wolfson Theatre, Churchill College, Storey's Way
Abstract
Has the art of political rhetoric changed over time? Do today’s political discourses favour sound bites rather than impassioned, well-made arguments?
Join Michael White, the Guardian’s political editor; Philip Collins, Tony Blair’s speech-writer; Dr David Runciman, Department of Politics and International Studies; Piers Brendon, former Keeper of the Churchill Archives Centre and the Chair, Allen Packwood.
Arrive at 5.30pm to see documents from the Churchill Archives on display.
Series This talk is part of the Festival of Ideas series.
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