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Culture Secretary Baroness Nicky Morgan, Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly MP and SNP MP John Nicolson were among the politicos and influencers to attend the launch of The Mace – the new cross-party political magazine - in the Jubilee Room just off Westminster Hall. Hosted by Sir Bill Cash MP, also present at the event were co-founders William Cash and Brooks Newmark.
Opening the event, Brooks Newmark said: “I’m really thrilled to be associated with this really exciting new venture. It’s wonderful to have a new magazine on the political landscape.”
“At a time of division in politics, I hope The Mace can do some healing and be an entertaining and engaging read for the political and business community,” he continued.
Sir Iain Duncan Smith. Photo: Tim Griffiths
Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP. Photo: Tim Griffiths
Figures from the arts also attended the launch party, from art dealer Philip Mould and portrait artist Lorna May Wadsworth to Adam Dant – the 2015 general election artist and Jerwood Drawing prize-winner who contributed several drawings to the first issue. The Mace believes that Westminster remains an inspiration for British culture and the arts and intends to celebrate this tradition.
The Mace is a new glossy cross-party political magazine for a new era. It seeks to become the definitive insider guide to British political power, influence and access. The first issue includes the editor's exclusive interview with singer Sting on why 'the worst people of his generation went into politics'. Gina Miller tells all about her Supreme Court battle – and reveals for the first time that there were government whistle-blowers ahead of the case. Labour’s Sarah Champion discusses her work with adult survivors of child sexual abuse. The Mace also speaks to Sir Anthony Seldon on writing a failed PM's biography, Professor Andrew Roberts on the winning audacity of Boris Johnson, William Boyd on Brexit, Christopher Silvester on the best parliamentarian insulters and Rowan Williams on why politicians don't do God.
Constance Watson and Harry Cole. Photo: Tim Griffiths
Damian Collins MP and Edward Lucas, editor of Standpoint.
Photo: Tim Griffiths
The event truly brought together business, politics and the arts to celebrate the launch of the new magazine. Copies were quickly swiped up, and plenty of champagne was quaffed. Describing The Mace as a “fascinating addition to the SW1 print roster”, The Sun’s deputy political editor Harry Cole remarked that the ubiquity of alcohol on the night was a “good sign”. It is hard to disagree. As the empty bottles were lugged out of Westminster Hall, the SNP’s Ian Blackford joked to Sir Bill that he really knew how to throw a party. Once again, The Mace was bridging political divides.
Cristina Odone and Brooks Newmark. Photo: Tim Griffiths
Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP and Professor Tim Congdon. Photo: Tim Griffiths
Professor Tim Congdon. Photo: Tim Griffiths
Mr and Mrs David Archer. Photo: Tim Griffiths
Lorna May Wadsworth, Sir Bernard Jenkin MP and Lady Cash. Photo: Photo: Will Purcell
John Nicolson. Photo: Will Purcell
James Cleverly. Photo: Will Purcell
James Chapman and James Henderson. Photo: Will Purcell
Giles Stibbe and Jeremy Leasor. Photo: Time Griffiths
The Chamber
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Anthony Mangall MP, chair of the APPG on the prevention of sexual violence in conflict initative (PSVI) reminds Parliament why it’s time to reignite the UK’s global initiative in recognising, punishing and supporting the victims of crimes committed on the sidelines of war.
Mace’s latest index is the first act in our deep dive into the UK’s mighty creative industries sector. We’ve toured museums, galleries and theatres and profile the people performing with the most political influence in Westminster today.
Conservative backbencher and climate campaigner Selaine Saxby spoke at the Westminster Hall debate on World Oceans Day
