Resignation Speech Proves Brevity is Best
By Andrew Ivey | Speeches
A resignation speech by the Prime Minister marked the end of the Vote Remain campaign as a Victory speech from Boris Johnson sounded positively statesman-like. Unusual.
By Andrew Ivey | Speeches
A resignation speech by the Prime Minister marked the end of the Vote Remain campaign as a Victory speech from Boris Johnson sounded positively statesman-like. Unusual.
By Andrew Ivey | Public Speaking
Baroness Williams has proved an indomitable figure in British politics since winning her first constituency in 1964. But last week was the occasion of her final speech in the House of Lords marking her retirement from the second chamber.
By Andrew Ivey | Public Speaking
On his retirement Sachin Tendulkar, the Little Master, has rounded off a 24 year test match career with a gracious, but epic, retirement speech following his side’s victory over the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
By Andrew Ivey | Public Speaking
Pope Benedict XVI gave his final farewell speech to a huge audience in St Peter’s square today as he prepared to stand down from the trials and tribulations of the papacy.
By Andrew Ivey | Speeches
A heavy-going speech by Rowan Williams in the House of Lords speaks up for older people in society on the eve of his own retirement as Archbishop of Canterbury.
By Andrew Ivey | Public Speaking
A farewell speech by South Australia Senator Mary Jo Fisher speaks of depression after another shoplifting incident.
By Andrew Ivey | Speeches
A General McChrtstal speech at Fort McNair marks time on General McChrystal’s 34 year army career.
By Andrew Ivey | Speeches
In a short and fast-paced Gordon Brown resignation speech in Downing Street the Prime Minister drew his years in government to a close before the waiting journalists and photographers.