21 July 2015

Back by popular demand, Media Series at The Fringe returns to the Business School this August. Join Professor Chris Carter in three spirited conversations on the future of the media, with some of the leading and most recognisable figures in UK public life.
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Wednesday 12 August

Rt Hon John Bercow MP – The Speaker of the House of Commons

One of The Commons’ most popular and charismatic speakers to date, Bercow will plot his political career and share his thoughts on the role of the presiding officer today and the future of Westminster.

18:00 – 19:00 – University of Edinburgh Business School

Saturday 22 August

Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP – Trade unions, the Labour Party and government

Postman and trade-unionist – turned parliamentarian, Johnson will elucidate on a career that took him from the mailroom to the cabinet, and share his views on the future of the Labour Party and the UK’s centre-left.

18:00 – 19:00 – University of Edinburgh Business School

Friday 28 August

Polly Toynbee and David Walker – Cameron’s Coup

Video: David Cameron: Don’t underestimate him, he’s a ruthless man

Leading social democratic commentators, political analysts (and spouses) Polly Toynbee and David Walker discuss their latest book, Cameron’s Coup – a critical assessment of the current PM’s time in office – and the future for social democracy.

18:00 – 19:00 – University of Edinburgh Business School