Businessman Philip Harris

Lord Harris of Peckham joins the Lord Speaker to discuss his life in business, education and sport, from his childhood in post-war Peckham to building a major retail business and helping establish the Harris academies.

In this episode

‘They should pay our taxes’

Lord Harris of Peckham left school at 15 before building a business empire shop by shop. In this episode, he explains to the Lord Speaker why the ultra-wealthy who made their fortune in Britain should not abandon the country in search of lower taxes, explaining they have a moral duty to the place that made them.

‘People have got to be with you.’

Lord Harris also reflects on growing up in post-war Peckham, the lessons he learned building a retail empire and why he believes people are at the heart of good leadership. He discusses his work transforming schools and founding the Harris Federation, and what he thinks Britain needs to do to revive its high streets.

‘I talk to them all individually, every single player’

Finally, he takes us inside Arsenal, revealing how he talks to the players about motivation and why the idea of family has shaped his approach to business, schools and football alike.

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