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Charles Moore
Charles Moore, journalist, editor and official Thatcher biographer, gave a detailed insight into what it was like to work for Britain’s first female Prime Minister.
Baroness Tessa Jowell
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
Cherie Blair
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
Ben Elliot
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
The Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames
Sir Nicholas Soames MP gave the China Exchange a lively and thought provoking 60 minutes.
Niall Ferguson
Professor Niall Ferguson covered his “killer Apps” from his book, Civilisation, that sought to explain why after 1600 did the West become so much richer, healthier and more powerful than everywhere else.
Rory Stewart
Rory Stewart MP gave a rapid overview of uncertainty in the Middle East and North Africa and the failure of analysts to predict what’s going to happen with accuracy. “Even for those of us for whom these countries are familiar, it’s bewildering”.
Lord Heseltine
In his talk at China Exchange, Lord Heseltine described the experience of seeing all that was hailed about China coming true; the Hong Kong handover; and his strong opinion that Britain should remain part of the European Union.
Lord Bell
Lord Bell talked of his experiences of working with Margaret Thatcher; the vulnerability of working in politics; the power of explaining concepts to ordinary people in ordinary people’s language; moral codes; election campaigns around the world; and the growth of the PR industry.