Join us for this talk by Jeremy Hunt in which he will talk about his new book, Can We Be Great Again?: Why a Dangerous World Needs Britain.

Since the global financial crisis, Britain has been through a difficult period, leading many to conclude the country is doomed to inevitable decline. Jeremy Hunt was at the top of government as both Foreign Secretary and Chancellor. In Can We Be Great Again? he rebuts those who think Britain is no longer capable of shaping the world we live in.

Meet our speaker and chair

Jeremy Hunt (@Jeremy_Hunt) spent over a decade in government, most recently as Chancellor from October 2022 to the election this year. Before that, he was Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee in Parliament, having also been Health Secretary from 2012 to 2018. In June 2018, Jeremy Hunt became the longest ever serving Health Secretary. He has also been Foreign Secretary and Culture Secretary, including overseeing the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London in the latter role. He is currently Member of Parliament for Godalming and Ash.

Tony Travers is a Professor in Practice in the LSE’s Department of Government and Associate Dean of the School of Public Policy. His key research interests include local and regional government, elections and public service reform. Professor Travers' knowledge is frequently sought by policy makers and he has advised a range of select committees and think tanks. He also provides expert analysis for broadcast and print media, regularly appearing on major television and radio networks.

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