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19 January 2007

Obituaries

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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