The government has decreed that henceforth all public buildings in Britain should fly the Union flag and ministers giving interviews are now required to have the flag displayed tastefully in the background. How do we account for this sudden outbreak of flag-waving? Evidence of a new found self-confidence or a sign that we are becoming more insular?

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'The Friends of Harry Perkins' will be on sale along with Chris's other published books at the end of the lecture.

Keeping safe at University events:

To help stop the spread of Covid-19 we are asking guests have either;

• Full vaccination (first and second dose) with the second dose administered at least 14 days before your visit or;

• A negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours of your visit or;

• Proof of natural immunity (positive PCR test within the last six months, after self-isolation has ended and up to 180 days after taking the test)

We will not be asking for any evidence of the above but we appreciate your cooperation and support in keeping our guests and staff safe.

In return we will provide a safe events space by;

• Suitably ventilating the venue

• Spacing out seating

• Providing hand sanitiser on arrival

We ask that guests do not attend the event if showing any symptoms of COVID-19.