Election As Lord Mayor
Today was an an enormously emotional day for Elisabeth and me as, not only was it Michaelmas (!), I was elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of London for the ‘year ensuing’, from 10 November 2023 till 10 November 2024.…
Category The City of London & Broad Street Ward
“Bright Lights, Open Minds, Robust Community”
“Teacher, Tutor, Scholar, I”
Remarks to: the Worshipful Company Of Educators, on the occasion of the annual Franklin Lecture, Mansion House, 18:00 to 19:00, Thursday, 9 February 2023. “Teacher, Tutor, Scholar, I” – A Metaverse Of Education Or Conundra[1] Of Confusion My Lord Mayor,…
Battes On The Bench & In The Beamery
Remarks to: Middle Temple for my Bench Call on 4 February 2023. Honorary Benchers are required to make a short speech, no shorter than three minutes and no longer than four. A bit of interesting vespertilian history & legend therein,…
Your Name In (Sky) Lights!
One City of London tradition is that each Lord Mayor has their name etched in stained glass at the Guildhall. It’s a nice tradition to be up there among some 694 others. If you’re at the Guildhall trying to find…
Trying, In Trying Times
I am delighted, as Chairman of the historic Emanuel Hospital Charitable Trust administered by the City of London Corporation to share the news that we have awarded over £650k to Age UK to provide vital advice and support to help…
The Kingdom’s Second City
Remarks to: Trades House Of Glasgow, by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 Deacon Convener, Deputy Lord Provost, Lord Dean of Guild, Collector of the House, most Distinguished Guests – well all guests actually, Ladies and gentlemen……
Tinning Ourselves
Remarks to: Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers Alias Wire Workers by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli on Tuesday, 11 October 2022. Master, Wardens, Visiting Masters, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Selling Status – Insider Crime & Abuse Of Trust
Remarks to: The 39th Cambridge International Symposium On Economic Crime, by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, Monday, 5 September 2022, at Jesus College, Cambridge “Could A Little Bit Of Corruption Be A Good Thing”
Knowledge Mile Begins
I was pleased that the Court of Aldermen saw fit to announce their support for my candidacy as Lord Mayor of the City of London, 2023-2024. Subject to election by the Livery, that role would take effect on 10 November…