'Quaker Socialist Society discerned that Jeremy would be their speaker, and another Quaker body discerned he couldn’t be. Both discernments were leadings of the spirit, recognised as legitimate and valuable.’

Jeremy Corbyn to give Salter Lecture at Hamilton House

'Quaker Socialist Society discerned that Jeremy would be their speaker, and another Quaker body discerned he couldn’t be. Both discernments were leadings of the spirit, recognised as legitimate and valuable.’

by Rebecca Hardy 26th April 2024

Following concerns from within Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) about inviting Jeremy Corbyn to speak at Friends House during Yearly Meeting, the Quaker Socialist Society (QSS) has decided to invite him to deliver this year’s Salter Lecture at an alternative venue.

Jeremy Corbyn to give Salter Lecture at Hamilton House

'Quaker Socialist Society discerned that Jeremy would be their speaker, and another Quaker body discerned he couldn’t be. Both discernments were leadings of the spirit, recognised as legitimate and valuable.’

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