We sat, yesterday evening, entranced and moved by the elegant and eloquent defence of the rights of children given by Michael Morpurgo in the 35th Dimbleby Lecture. It was more though. It made the case passionately for books and libraries and the space for children to grow and learn and develop. The iPlayer link is
here and I will update that if there is a permanent record after 7 days.
I didn't notice any members of the cabinet in the audience. I'm sure if they were and were tackled about the issues raised they would only have shaken their wise heads and said:-
Yes I know, terrible isn't it? I blame the last government!
Come on Dave. We want a society that is big enough to cherish and nurture all its children as a priority!
