New Economy in association with Manchester City Council and Radisson Edwardian Hotel Manchester hereby invites you to the 200th anniversary celebration of Mr John Bright; a prominent founder of the Anti Corn Law League, advocate of free trade and champion of the “Manchester School”.

Mr Bright, born in Rochdale on 16 November 1811, became notorious for his radical spirit and outspoken views on the Corn Laws, universal suffrage and British foreign policy. He laid many of the foundations of our modern society.

In tribute to Bright’s lifetime of political influence, Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, will chair a panel debate on the subject of liberalism and its effects across society today. Guest speakers will include Bill Cash MP and Graham Stringer MP.

The event will open with a keynote speech by Bill Cash MP, which will outline the legacy of Bright’s lifetime of achievements. Cash is a family descendant of John Bright and he has written a biography about him – John Bright: Statesman, Orator, Agitator.

Date: Thursday 17 November
Time: 17:45
Location: Manchester Free Trade Hall (the present site of the Radisson Edwardian Hotel)

To attend this exclusive event, please RSVP to jean.brereton@neweconomymanchester.com

Places at this event are extremely limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.