The Privilege of Service by The Right Honourable Michael Gove MP
Please note that this is a past event that took place on 27th June 2020.
Event outline
Lecture 27 June 2020 – 27 June 2020
Event Type Virtual
Themes
Democracy
Annual Lecture LVI
The widely reported speech delivered by The Right Honourable Michael Gove MP as the Ditchley Annual Lecture on Saturday 27th June 2020 is now available to view. This event received an overwhelming response with an international audience. Mr Gove argued for bold economic and social reform across Government and the Civil Service, including a drive to attract more diverse talent. Mr Gove also spoke of the need to mobilise radical devolution across the UK and prioritise opportunity for all as we rebuild in a post-pandemic world. He compared this with reforms enacted by Franklin D Roosevelt in response to the challenges of the 1930s, highlighting in particular the need for restless and fearless experimentation.