The Politics Society recently welcomed Gavin Stollar OBE to speak about his role as Chair of the Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel. He spoke about his very unorthodox journey into his current role and the important and varied lessons he had learnt along the way. Amongst other things he spoke about his time selling Obama T-shirts at the inauguration in 2009, as well as acting for a football scout for Leyton Orient.

Gavin left the audience with two key messages; to be tenacious and hardworking and to always have a champion to back you to achieve your true potential.

Students commented afterwards how interesting and engaging he was and how unconventional his journey into politics was.

We thank Gavin for taking the time to speak with us and offer our heartiest congratulations on receiving his OBE.