The next P A G event is indeed fortunate in the choice of speaker. It is one of the U K's foremost political thinkers, Prof. Colin Hay of the University of Sheffield, where he is Professor of Political Analysis.

His most recent book "Why We Hate Politics" forms the basis of the talk.

Last month Colin shared a platform at a packed meeting with Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats.

P A G Chairman, Roger Tomlinson says that Colin enthuses about coming over here and learning about our system of government so please do try and make him feel welcome by coming along Monday 21st April 2008, 7.30 p.m., Sefton Hotel, Douglas.

It is the week of our Local Elections so it is apposite to consider what we feel about politics and why there seems to be disaffection with the political process generally.