Regular readers know that I try to avoid having more than one post a day, but this was special, the very first Lord Mayor of London ringing the 5 minute bell at Lords Cricket Ground to reopen England versus Sri Lanka. Chris Hayward in shot, but masterminded so kindly by Mark Berman.
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“Bright Lights, Open Minds, Robust Community”
Mayor’s Progress – September
Beyond Borders: Exploring the soft power of London’s universities
I was delighted to provide a foreword for this report by London Higher reflecting much of my thinking too. Full report here.
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Article: The Thames is a gateway to growth
Kindertransport Welcome
Elisabeth and I were delighted to welcome the Kindertransport community to Mansion House, thanks to the sterling efforts of fellow Worshipful Company of World Traders liveryman Danny Kalman, and many others. It was a humbling, and inspiring, assembly.
The Association of Jewish Refugees Journal had this write up in September:
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