The Right Honourable Michael Moore MP, Secretary of State for Scotland has been unveiled as the person to deliver the next Loretto Lecture, a now well-established series of free talks and presentations open to all established by Loretto, Scotland’s oldest boarding school based in Edinburgh.
Michael Moore M.P. will speak on ‘My Life in Politics’ in the magnificent surroundings of the Painted Gallery in Pinkie House, Loretto School in Musselburgh on Thursday, 13th September 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Michael Moore is a Member of Parliament for Berwickshire, Roxburgh & Selkirk and Secretary of State for Scotland.
Born in Northern Ireland, but largely raised in Scotland, he qualified as a chartered accountant and worked as a researcher to the prominent Liberal Democrat politician, David Steel. At the 1997 General Election, Moore succeeded Steel as the Liberal Democrat MP for the Scottish Borders constituency of Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale (Berwickshire, Roxburgh & Selkirk from 2005). He joined the Liberal Democrat Frontbench Team in 2005, and held many portfolios, including Defence, Foreign Affairs, International Development and Northern Ireland & Scotland (joint).
Following the 2010 General Election, and the formation of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition, the cabinet post of Scottish Secretary was given to the Liberal Democrats, initially Danny Alexander. However following the resignation of Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Laws a month later, Alexander took his role, and Moore was appointed the Scottish Secretary on May 29, 2010. Since entering office, Moore has overseen the implementation of the Scotland Act 2012, which grants further devolution to Scotland.
Jonathan Hewat, Director of External Affairs and founder of the Loretto Lecture Series, commented, “Perhaps the most unique feature of the Loretto Lecture Series is the opportunity to meet, listen and to question some of the world’s most famous and interesting people. The Loretto Lecture Series attracts the most well-renowned speakers from all walks of life.”
Places are free and can be reserved by contacting Mr Jonathan Hewat, Director of External Affairs, Loretto School, on 0131 653 4413 or email jhewat@loretto.com
The Loretto Lecture Series attracts figures from all walks of life and continues to maintain its unparalleled reputation for international guests and speakers. Recent events and speakers have included the return to Scotland after 425 years of Mary, Queen of Scots’ Book of Hours which was reunited for one day with the crucifix she is believed to have carried to her execution, speakers such as legendary peace activist, Colin Parry and acclaimed broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch.