WATCH: Lib Dem History Group’s Shirley Williams fringe meeting

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WATCH: Lib Dem History Group’s Shirley Williams fringe meeting

By Caron Lindsay | Sat 22nd April 2023 - 12:18 pm

Last month, Neil Stockley wrote about a fringe to be held celebrating the wonderful Shirley Williams, one of my political superheroes, at the York Conference.

But what made Shirley Williams so special was the way which she articulated her political views. She always spoke clearly and directly, combining charm and eloquence. She came across as thoughtful and logical, as well as authentic and sincere. With her passionate advocacy of a fair and tolerant society Shirley energised liberals over many years.

At our Spring Conference fringe meeting, the Liberal Democrat History Group will assess the life and legacy of Shirley Williams. Our guest speakers will be Mark Peel (author, Shirley Williams: The Biography), Lord Tom McNally and Baroness Julie Smith.

I was very sad to miss the meeting in York, but no worries, we can watch it all below, from the Lib Dem History Group You Tube Channel. There’s lots of other interesting stuff there too.

Enjoy!

* Caron Lindsay is Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice and blogs at Caron's Musings. You can find her on Bluesky at caronmlindsay.bsky.social

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One Comment

Moyra Forrest 23rd Apr '23 - 8:42am

Thanks, Caron – what a treat!
Shirley Williams never failed to inspire with her wisdom, warmth and integrity.
Her book “Politics is for People” has been a constant comfort in dark political times.
And her own political life is a reminder that public service can be a noble calling.

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