by Sheila Taylor.
Here is the link to the Salter Lecture 2024 on the hot topic of ‘War and Peace’. The lecture is in two halves: first there is a contribution by Paul Ingram, and then one by Jeremy Corbyn. Finally there is a Question-and-Answer session. Paul’s contribution contains perceptive new insights drawn from his work in Iran and Russia. Jeremy’s position is better known but it is refreshing to hear from him directly without his comments being filtered through the usual bias and prejudice of the mainstream media. For some the Question-and-Answer may be the most interesting section, as it contains such fascinating questions and rich responses.
The Salter Lecture
The Salter Lecture is the annual lecture organised since 1899 by the Quaker Socialists to coincide with the time of British Quakers’ Yearly Meeting. The name of ‘Salter Lecture’ was adopted in 1996 in honour of Alfred Salter, the 50th anniversary of whose death was in 1995, but the first name was not used so that his equally renowned wife, Ada, could be included in the acknowledgment. This year the title was ‘War and Peace’ and the lecture was shared by Jeremy Corbyn, the pacifist MP, and the Quaker Paul Ingram, an expert on disarmament and mediation. Attendance was in person only, but the lecture was made available later on You Tube, as had been the case for many of the Salter Lectures in recent years.
Quaker Socialist Society 
what is the time and date of this event?
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7 pm, Monday 29 July 2020 at Hamilton House. See adverts.
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hello! Is it possible to book to join the lecture in person?
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Dear Friend – The banning of Jeremy Corbyn in Friends House
I too was very disarmed when I heard Jeremy was banned from speaking in Friends House. Then I met Jennifer Barraclough who represents OxSwindonAM on Sufferings. She explained that what they did not want to do was to jeopardise Quaker work in the Middle East. I was slightly convinced but thought there were ways to ameliorate any fall out as anything we get involved in we do in peace.
We all know how antisemitism has been weaponised, sadly particularly by the Labour Party and it would have been good if Quakers could have challenged this. Or may be not?”
Please tell me when the lecture will get on to You Tube?
Sarah Lasenby Oxford Meeting
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Sarah, the You Tube link has now been inserted near the top of this post. Click on the QSS banner..!
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Dear Sarah,
QSS argued with BYM for 6 months about this issue! They had produced a Risk Assessment claiming that if Jeremy spoke at Friends House, Quakers might become associated with his ‘antisemitism’. And the Israeli government might refuse visas for people going to Palestine and Israel on the EAPPI programme which Quakers coordinate for the UK and Ireland.
QSS felt the issue was a matter of principle. We wanted to stand up against lies and distortions, and were sad that BYM was not prepared to take the ‘risk’. It has been heartening to find so much genuine concern amongst Friends about the decision. The debate continues. As you yourself say, “It would have been good if Quakers could have challenged the weaponisation of antisemitism. Or maybe not?” Indeed, that is the question!
One thing’s for sure: the 2024 Salter Lecture provided a wonderful, thought-provoking evening. I recommend Joe Jones’ report in The Friend magazine: https://thefriend.org/article/war-and-peace-joe-jones-watches-the-salter-lecture-2024
Sheila Taylor
Salter Lecture Coordinator
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