The One People Oration 2017 - John Major: The Responsibilities of Democracy

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The One People Oration 2017
Sir John Major: The Responsibilities of Democracy
Part of Westminster Abbey Institute's Democracy season
Recorded Monday 6th November at 6.30pm in Westminster Abbey
Chaired by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of WestminsterRead a transcript of this lecture on Westminster Abbey's website.
#johnmajor #westminsterabbey #democracy

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