Tonight the city will bestow one of its highest honours on a man whose journey of discovery is leading to a ‘step change’ in the way we understand the universe.
We will give Professor Peter Higgs the honorary freedom of the city, even though unfortunately he can’t be with us tonight. It’s an honour that we bestow on people who make a difference to both our city and the world. Past recipiencts have included Sir Bob Geldof, Nelson Mandela and ex US President Jimmy Carter.
