John Hamilton: politician with a heart - preview
John Hamilton, whose death has been reported, was a man whose experiences as leader of Liverpool City Council in the 1980s highlighted the dilemmas facing any Quaker entering into serious politics in conflictual situations
Politics is about the distribution of power and resources; none of the Quaker testimonies can be taken forward without involvement in political action Is campaigning for change enough? Is it sufficient to tell hands-on politicians what they ought to do? Is it possible to get deeply involved in party politics and remain true to one's beliefs?
Peter Smith
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