George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is reported to have visited Magdalen College, his alma mater, on Monday.
Politics students were notified a few days in advance that a “senior cabinet member” would be visiting Magdalen, and were invited to attend a talk which was strictly limited to students studying Politics.
Osborne arrived at the college in a dark green Land Rover, which remained parked in the main quadrangle, flanked by two bodyguards, for the duration of his visit.
One student who attended the event told Cherwell, “I thought his talk was inspiring and insightful. He came across much nicer than I expected him to be and it was great to be face to face witch such an influential politician. It was a shame that more students couldn’t attend the talk, but I suppose
the college has to impose limits on such highprofile speakers!”
Osborne is said to have then attended a formal dinner with the President and Fellows of the college, during which Latin verses were recited.
Another student, who was present at the talk, told Cherwell, “I didn’t expect much, so guess Osborne delivered on every level.”
