House of LordsRt Hon Lord Taylor of Holbeach CBEReception and Talk to celebrate the painting by Richard Foster of Lord TaylorWith Richard Foster Members contributed generously towards a painting of Rt Hon Lord Taylor of Holbeach CBE by Richard Foster
The Summer Diplomatic Reception of the Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth Council (CFCC).The highlight of the CFCC’s Summer programme is the Summer Diplomatic Reception which is held on the Terrace of the House of Lords by kind permission of Lord Howell of Guildford, CFCC’s President.The Recept
On the lovely Summer evening of June 24th, Mr & Mrs Gordon Toland most kindly hosted the Annual Summer Reception of the Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth Council (CFCC) in the garden of their home in West London.A strong turn-out of Members, old and new, Ambassadors, High Commissione
‘Members of the Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth Council (CFCC) attended a talk at the House of Lords on Monday the 19th May by Sir Anthony Seldon, the acknowledged national authority on all matters relating to Number 10 and British prime ministers.Sir Anthony was
The Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth Council (CFCC) met at the House of Lords on Monday 28th April under its new Chairman Catherine, Baroness Meyer. The two speakers, Gareth Davies MP and Max Bruckner were introduced to an animated room of CFCC members by Lady Meyer.
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The Old War Office, once a base for Winston Churchill, T.E Lawrence, and the inspiration behind Ian Fleming’s Bond series, served as the perfect backdrop for a compelling evening regaling in the adventures of Stanley Johnson. Baroness Nicholson opened proceedings, thanking attendees, and observ
Avoiding the Coming Anarchy By the Rt Hon Lord Howell of GuildfordConservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council Patron Having had the pleasure of listening to Lord Howell speak for a number of years now, read much of his extensive written work, heard first-hand his thoughts and opinions, a
Dame Pauline Neville-Jones, Chairperson of the Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth Council (CFCC), hosted the CFCC’s Annual Christmas Reception at the House of Lords on Monday 9th December 2024.Dame Pauline welcomed all present with a Christmas greeting from Lady (Lynda) Chalker of Wallase
An evening with Patrick Bishop The CFCC was delighted to welcome military historian and foreign correspondent, Patrick Bishop to discuss his new book Paris 44: The Shame and the Glory at the Cavalry and Guards Club in London.Interviewed by the Rt Hon Lord Hamilton of Epsom, he opened with