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July 14, 2026

Members’ Meet-Up with Tom Harwood

Our next Members' Meet-Up will be with Tom Harwood on Wednesday 16th September 2026. Tom Harwood is the deputy political editor of GB News. Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026, 19:00-20:00 PM…
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August 17, 2026

Party Conferences 2026

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our event programme at the 2026 Reform UK Party Conference. Our public panel event will take place inside the secure zone at The National…
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August 28, 2026

Ludgate Lecture with David Starkey

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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July 13, 2026

Drink Tank with Laila Cunningham

Our next Drink Tank will be with Laila Cunningham on Monday 13th July 2026 Laila Cunningham is the Reform candidate for the London mayoral election. She has also previously been elected…
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June 12, 2026

Ludgate Lecture with Professor Rob Ford

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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June 9, 2026

Keynote Speech with Olivia Bailey MP

This speech comes at a critical moment for early years policy in England. There is now a solid evidence base showing that high-quality formal childcare and other early interventions can…
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May 6, 2026

Ludgate Lecture with Dr Madeleine Sumption

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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April 27, 2026

Tech Summit

This Monday, we are delighted to invite you to a full-day Tech Summit jointly organised by Bright Blue and the Fabian Society. The Tech Summit features keynote speeches from the Economic…
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March 26, 2026

Rebalancing the triangle: Cooperation between the third sector, state and private sector

Bright Blue’s next public panel event is titled ‘Rebalancing the triangle: Cooperation between the third, public and private sectors.’ The total number of registered charities in England and Wales was…
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March 24, 2026

Ludgate Lecture with Adrian Wooldridge

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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March 5, 2026

Members’ meet-up with Sir Tristram Hunt

Our next members' meet-up will be with Sir Tristram Hunt on Thursday 5th March 2026. Sir Tristram Hunt is the Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum. He previously served as…
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February 23, 2026

Drink Tank with Peter Swallow MP

Our next Drink Tank will be with Peter Swallow MP on Monday 23rd February 2026. Peter Swallow is the Labour Member of Parliament for Bracknell. Peter also serves as the chair…
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February 5, 2026

Ludgate Lecture with Professor Eric Kaufmann

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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February 4, 2026

Drink Tank with Cllr Carl Cashman

In partnership with Downtown in Business, we are delighted to invite you to join our Drink Tank with Cllr Carl Cashman on 4th February 2026.  Carl Cashman is the councillor for…
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February 2, 2026

Members’ meet-up with Luke Robert Black

Our next members' meet-up will be with Luke Robert Black MBE on Monday 2nd February 2026. Luke is the Chairman of LGBT+ Conservatives. Date: Monday 2nd June 2026, 19:00-20:30 PM Location:…
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October 16, 2025

Ludgate Lecture with Pedro Serrano

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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October 13, 2025

Ludgate Lecture with Sir John Curtice

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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September 15, 2025

Drink Tank with Fred Thomas MP

Our next Drink Tank will be with Fred Thomas MP on Monday 15th September 2025. Fred Thomas is the Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View. He is also a member…
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July 8, 2025

Ludgate Lecture with Lord Simon Hart

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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June 17, 2025

Public panel and report launch event, “The future of the European centre-right: evolving past the challenges”

Please join us on, Tuesday 17th June 2025, for the launch of Bright Blue and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's brand new report entitled, "The future of the European centre-right: evolving past the challenges". This report, conducted in…
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June 3, 2025

Members’ meet-up with Cllr John Cope

Our next members' meet-up will be with Cllr John Cope on Tuesday 3rd June 2025. John is the Chairman of the Conservative Councillors’ Association and the leader of the opposition on…
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May 22, 2025

Keynote Speech with The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP

Join us for a keynote speech by The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, on ‘Expanding economic activity.’ This will be followed…
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May 15, 2025

Ludgate Lecture with Dr Paul Morland

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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May 14, 2025

Raising the bar? How centre-right policies can improve living standards

Join Bright Blue for our upcoming conference, Raising the bar? How centre-right policies can improve living standards. Agenda 09:30 | Registration 09.55 | Welcome remarks by Ryan Shorthouse, Executive Chair…
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April 30, 2025

Spring Reception with Alex Burghart MP

Join us for Bright Blue's 2025 Spring Reception. It will include a speech from Alex Burghart MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, who will be outlining further details…
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March 28, 2025

No place like home? Delivering quality housing for future generations

Bright Blue's next public panel event is titled 'No place like home? Delivering quality housing for future generations.' Where we live profoundly impacts our health and wellbeing, yet many in…
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March 4, 2025

Ludgate Lecture with Sir Paul Collier

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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January 28, 2025

Ludgate Lecture with Dr Lawrence Newport

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time.…
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September 8, 2018

Party Conferences 2025

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our fringe event programme at the 2025 Liberal Democrat Party Conference. You can join us in-person for two public panel events outside the secure…
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December 2, 2024

Ludgate Lecture with Sir Anthony Seldon

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For…
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November 27, 2024

The Lords work in mysterious ways? A bipartisan case for House of Lords reform

Bright Blue's next public panel event is titled 'The Lords work in mysterious ways? A bipartisan case for House of Lords reform.' Held in partnership with the Sortition Foundation and…
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November 26, 2024

Drink Tank with Jake Richards MP

Our next Drink Tank is with Jake Richards, Labour MP for Rother Valley. This will consist of a short speech followed by a Q&A over drinks. First elected in 2024,…
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November 25, 2024

Members’ meet-up with Edward Lucas

Our next members’ meet-up will be with Edward Lucas on the evening of Monday 25th November 2024. This will consist of a short speech followed by a Q&A over drinks.…
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November 5, 2024

Ludgate Lecture with Professor Amanda Spielman

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For…
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October 24, 2024

Ludgate Lecture with Professor Paul Gregg CBE

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this month's…
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October 17, 2024

Empowering ICBs: A blueprint for fixing the NHS

Bright Blue's next public panel event is titled 'Empowering ICBs: A blueprint for fixing the NHS.' The event will be used to launch a major Bright Blue report on NHS…
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October 2, 2024

Party Conferences 2024

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our fringe event programme at the 2024 Liberal Democrat Party Conference. You can join us in-person in Brighton. No need to RSVP. If you…
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September 26, 2024

Ludgate Lecture with Prof. Javed Khan OBE

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this month's…
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September 24, 2024

Members’ meet-up with Henry Hill

Our next members' meet-up will be with Henry Hill on Tuesday 24th September 2024. Henry Hill is the Acting Editor of ConservativeHome. He is well known to its readers for his…
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July 10, 2024

Ludgate Lecture with Richard Reeves

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this month's…
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June 12, 2024

Ludgate Lecture with Baroness Wolf of Dulwich CBE

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this event,…
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May 21, 2024

Ludgate Lectures with The Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this event,…
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May 21, 2024

Drink Tank with The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP

Our next Drink Tank is with the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Conservative MP for Newark. Robert was the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government from 2019-2021.…
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May 15, 2024

The future of UK finance with Bim Afolami MP

Bright Blue is hosting a keynote speech by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Bim Afolami MP, on ‘The future of UK finance’. This event will be a keynote speech followed by…
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May 13, 2024

‘Good Britain’ with The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP

Bright Blue is hosting a keynote speech by the Deputy Foreign Secretary and Minister for Development, The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, on ‘Good Britain’, where he will reflect on…
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April 23, 2024

Ludgate Lectures with Sir Steve Webb

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this event,…
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March 19, 2024

Ludgate Lectures with Tom Baldwin

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this event,…
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March 18, 2024

A country for young people: tackling intergenerational inequality

Join Bright Blue and Youth Futures Foundation for our half-day conference, entitled A country for young people: tackling intergenerational inequality. The conference will start with a keynote speech from Laura Trott MBE MP,…
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March 4, 2024

Greater and greener development

Bright Blue's next public panel event is titled 'Greater and greener development.' The event will be used to finalise a major Bright Blue project on greater and greener development of housing and infrastructure. In…
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February 27, 2024

Drink Tank with Jon Cruddas MP

For our next Drink Tank we welcome Jon Cruddas MP. Fresh off the back of his January 2024 book release, A Century of Labour, Jon will discuss 'The history of…
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February 13, 2024

Ludgate Lectures with Dan Neidle

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this event,…
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January 29, 2024

Members’ meet-up with Baroness Nicky Morgan

Our next members' meet-up will be with Baroness Nicky Morgan on Monday 29th January 2024, discussing 'Why the One Nation voice matters in the Conservative Party'. Nicky was elected Conservative MP…
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January 26, 2024

Ludgate Lectures with James Wise

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this event,…
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January 17, 2024

Mind your business? Expanding democratic business in the UK

Join Bright Blue for the launch event of our new major report, 'Mind your business? Expanding democratic business in the UK,' examining policies across the US and Europe to incentivise democratic business.…
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January 15, 2024

‘A new vision for post-16 education’ with the Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP

Bright Blue is hosting a keynote event with the Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, for her to discuss ‘A new vision for post-16 education’.…
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December 18, 2023

Ludgate Lectures with Alan Manning

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this event,…
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December 6, 2023

Regional Drink Tank with Andrew RT Davies MS

For our next Regional Drink Tank in Cardiff, we welcome Andrew RT Davies MS. He will be talking about 'The future of Welsh conservatism'. Andrew is the Leader of the…
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November 16, 2023

Ludgate Lectures with Matthew Goodwin

We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision-makers on the biggest issues of our time. For this event,…
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November 7, 2023

A Steely Solution? Unlocking Clean Steel In The UK

Bright Blue's next public panel event is in partnership with Liberty Steel, titled 'A steely solution? Unlocking clean steel in the UK.' This event follows the release of our recent…
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September 11, 2023

Party Conferences 2023

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our fringe event programme at the 2023 Conservative Party Conference. We are running 18 events with over 100 speakers. You can join us in…
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August 23, 2023

Drink Tank with Chloe Smith MP

For our next Drink Tank we welcome the Rt Hon Chloe Smith MP. Fresh from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe will discuss the race to regulate artificial…
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July 20, 2023

Ludgate Lecture with Matthew Taylor CBE

This event is free and open to all, but please register through Eventbrite here. Join us for our next Ludgate Lecture the Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, Matthew Taylor…
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June 28, 2023

Ludgate Lectures with Nikki Kaye

This event is free and open to all, but please register through Eventbrite here. Join us for our next Ludgate Lecture with the former Deputy Leader of the National Party…
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June 19, 2023

Boosting Britain’s workforce

You are invited to Bright Blue and Citizens UK’s next drinks reception to discuss ‘Boosting Britain's workforce'. Speaking at the event will be the Minister for Employment, Guy Opperman MP…
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May 24, 2023

Regional Drink Tank with Douglas Ross MP MSP

For our next Regional Drink Tank in Edinburgh, we welcome Douglas Ross MP MSP. He will be talking about 'Upskilling Scotland' as well as big issues in Scottish and UK…
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May 17, 2023

Drink Tank with Matt Hancock MP

For our next Drink Tank we welcome the Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP. He will be talking about 'How can the Tories appeal to young people'. Matt Hanock MP is the…
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May 17, 2023

A true property-owning democracy: a modern and radical conservative housing policy

You are invited to attend the launch of Bright Blue's essay collection, entitled 'Home advantage: a new centre-right vision for housing'. The collection offers a glimmer of hope by presenting…
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April 13, 2023

Members’ meet-up with Ryan Shorthouse

Our next members' meet-up will be with Ryan Shorthouse on Thursday 13th April 2023. Ryan Shorthouse is Chief Executive of Bright Blue and will become Chair of Bright Blue in…
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2023 Events
February 23, 2023

An agenda for action on race equality

Join Bright Blue and British Future for this Westminster event on 'An agenda for action on race equality'. Political debate on race in the UK today is stuck and increasingly polarised – when it should…
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2023 Events
February 6, 2023

Building up: The future of social security

You are invited to attend the launch of Bright Blue's final and major report from our multi-year project on the future of social security, entitled 'Building up: The future of social security'. This…
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2023 Events
January 16, 2023

Drink Tank with The Rt Hon David Davis MP

For our Winter Drink Tank, we welcome The Rt Hon David Davis. He will be talking about 'Fixing the asylum system' and will take part in a Q&A with attendees.…
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2023 Events
January 1, 2023

Members’ meet-up with The Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP

Our next members' meet-up will be with The Rt Hon Andrea Ledsom MP on Wednesday 1st February 2023. Andrea Leadsom is the Member of Parliament for South Northamptonshire. She is…
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November 30, 2022

Members’ meet-up with Professor Bobby Duffy

Our next members' meet-up will be with Professor Bobby Duffy on Wednesday 30th November 2022. He will be speaking about 'Generational gulfs?' Bobby Duffy is a Professor of Public Policy…
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2022 Events
November 10, 2022

Bright Blue TV: The future of conservatism

To watch the video click here.  For hundreds of years, the Conservative Party has been a successful - sometimes uneasy - coalition of different strands of conservatism. Five Prime Ministers…
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October 13, 2022

Party Conferences 2022

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our fringe event programme at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference. We are running 33 events with over 100 speakers. You can join us in…
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August 23, 2022

Bright Blue TV: Is Brexit too bureaucratic?

To watch the video click here.  After two and a half years outside the EU, the debate remains over whether Brexit has been as liberating as many had hoped for. …
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July 27, 2022

Bright Blue TV: Rwanda – deterrent or disastrous?

To watch the video click here.  Last year, tens of thousands of asylum seekers tried to enter the UK, either by boat or by lorry.   In response, the UK…
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2022 Events
July 20, 2022

Drink Tank with Chris Loder MP

For our Summer 2022 Drink Tank, we welcome Chris Loder MP. He will be talking about the future of trade unions in the UK, and will take part in a…
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July 14, 2022

Ludgate Lectures with Dame Rachel de Souza

This event is free and open to all, but please register through Eventbrite here. Join us for our next Ludgate Lecture with the Children's Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de…
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June 28, 2022

Members’ meet-up with Peter Cardwell

Our next members' meet-up will be with Peter Cardwell on Tuesday 28th June 2022. He will speak about the life of a Special Adviser. Peter Cardwell is Political Editor and…
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June 10, 2022

Bright Blue TV: Combating the cost of living crisis

To watch the video click here.  As Ukraine’s wheat exports grind to a halt and countries look to cut off Russian oil and gas imports to defund Putin’s war machine,…
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June 8, 2022

After the White Paper: levers for levelling up

We are delighted to invite you to join an online Bright Blue public panel event entitled 'After the White Paper: levers for levelling up' Following the publication of the Levelling…
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2022 Events
May 11, 2022

Drink Tank with Andrew Bowie MP

For our next Drink Tank of 2022, we welcome Andrew Bowie MP. He will be talking about why the Conservative Party is failing to attract younger voters, and will take…
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2022 Events
May 5, 2022

Bright Blue TV: Can Boris Survive

To watch the video click here.  Amid the ongoing ‘partygate’ scandal, both the Prime Minister and Chancellor have been fined by the police for breaching the lockdown rules they imposed…
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April 27, 2022

Tax reform in the 2020s

An in-person half-day conference by Bright Blue to discuss the reforms to individual and corporation tax Government should take in the years ahead. If you are planning on attending virtually,…
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2022 Events
April 20, 2022

Bright Blue TV: Tackling violence against women

To watch the video click here.  Last month marked the first anniversary of the tragic murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer. Her murder shook women’s faith in…
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2022 Events
March 23, 2022

European climate diplomacy

We are delighted to invite you to a public panel event held by Bright Blue in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, entitled: European climate diplomacy. Despite the UK’s departure from the EU,…
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2022 Events
March 18, 2022

Bright Blue TV: How to stop Putin

To watch the video click here.  War has returned to Europe. Despite the warnings, Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has shocked the world, causing the…
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February 25, 2022

Bright Blue TV: Is policing broken?

To watch the livestream, simply click here.  Dame Cressida Dick has resigned as Metropolitan Police Commissioner, following a series of high-profile controversies under her leadership. Britain’s most senior police officer…
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2022 Events
February 22, 2022

Members’ meet-up with Lord Gavin Barwell

Our next members' meet-up will be with Lord Barwell on Tuesday 22nd February, from 18:30 to 20:00. He will speak about how to win the next general election. Gavin Barwell is former Chief of…
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2022 Events
February 21, 2022

Ludgate Lectures with Sir Laurie Bristow

This event is free and open to all, but please register through Eventbrite here. Join us for our next Ludgate Lecture with the former British Ambassador to Afghanistan, Sir Laurie…
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2022 Events
February 10, 2022

Bright Blue TV: Does the Monarchy matter?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12pm on Thursday.  This year, Her Majesty The Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, the first monarch…
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2022 Events
February 9, 2022

Drink Tank with John Penrose MP

For the first Drink Tank of 2022, we welcome John Penrose MP, the Chair of the Conservative Policy Forum, who will discuss: 'Why the Left is wrong about poverty'. Penrose…
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2022 Events
January 26, 2022

The Roaring Twenties? A ‘One Nation’ decade of economic reform

An in-person half-day conference to discuss the big economic reforms this Conservative Government could take this decade. The Prime Minister has spoken about leading a ‘One Nation’ Government that boosts…
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2022 Events
January 25, 2022

Core Strength? Nuclear and net zero

We are delighted to invite you to join an online Bright Blue public panel event entitled "Core strength: nuclear and net zero." Is nuclear power critical to achieving net zero?…
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January 18, 2022

Bright Blue TV: Is Britain getting its MPs right?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 16:00pm on Tuesday.  Last year, the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal dominated the front pages, as Boris…
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December 16, 2021

Bright Blue TV: Christianity: just for Christmas?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Thursday.  Join Bright Blue on Thursday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
November 30, 2021

Members’ meet-up with Gareth Davies MP

Our next members' meet-up will be with Gareth Davies MP. He will speak about how to mobilise private capital for public good. Gareth Davies MP has represented the constituency of…
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November 10, 2021

COP26

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our fringe event programme at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). You do not need a pass to attend any of our…
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November 9, 2021

Hype or hope? The future of hydrogen

As we race towards our net zero target, the Government has made it clear that it will take a technology agnostic approach towards decarbonisation. In this event, we discuss the…
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2021 Events
October 25, 2021

Ludgate Lectures with Dr Dambisa Moyo

You can watch the recording here. Join us for our next Ludgate Lecture with the esteemed global economist and author, Dr Dambisa Moyo. We are delighted to invite you to…
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October 3, 2021

Party Conferences 2021

Bright Blue is delighted to announce our fringe event programme at the 2021 Conservative Party Conference. We are running 27 events with over 100 speakers. You can join us in…
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2021 Events
September 28, 2021

Finding common ground in the culture wars

Join Bright Blue, the Policy Institute and Ipsos MORI at Labour Party Conference 2021. Recent years have seen a huge surge in media discussion of “culture wars” in the UK…
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2021 Events
September 24, 2021

Bright Blue TV: The big issue?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Friday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
September 22, 2021

Drink Tank with Nickie Aiken MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our September Drink Tank we welcome Nickie Aiken MP. Bright Blue's Drink Tanks…
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2021 Events
September 21, 2021

Global green giant? UK leadership on biodiversity loss and climate change

You can read Lord Goldsmith's keynote speech here. This full-day conference from Bright Blue, entitled Global green giant? UK leadership on biodiversity loss and climate change, is an opportunity to…
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2021 Events
September 17, 2021

Capturing net zero? The role of carbon capture, utilisation and storage

You can watch the recording here. This new panel event series from Bright Blue is an opportunity to discuss and debate new ideas and policies to tackle the interrelated crises…
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September 3, 2021

Bright Blue TV: Does class still matter?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Friday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
August 20, 2021

Bright Blue TV: Are NIMBYs the problem?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Friday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
July 28, 2021

Strengthening communities in ‘left-behind’ areas: lessons from the US

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join an online Bright Blue and Local Trust public panel event. In June 2021, the Biden US…
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2021 Events
July 21, 2021

Drink Tank webinar with John Kampfner

To watch the recording, click here. For our online July Drink Tank, we welcome John Kampfner to discuss what the UK can learn from Germany. John Kampfner has had a…
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2021 Events
July 16, 2021

Bright Blue TV: A new Englishness?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Friday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
July 13, 2021

Aid to the rescue? Debating the impact of UK ODA on climate and conservation

You can watch the recording here. This new panel event series from Bright Blue is an opportunity to discuss and debate new ideas and policies to tackle the interrelated crises…
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2021 Events
July 12, 2021

Greener skies? Sustainable aviation

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join the next event in our new series, Looking ahead to the 2021 COPs. This panel event…
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2021 Events
July 7, 2021

Ludgate Lectures with Jonathan Hall QC

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue for our next Ludgate Lecture, which is on the threats facing the UK with the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, Jonathan…
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2021 Events
June 17, 2021

Exporting to net zero? How to green export credit agencies

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join the next event in our new series, Looking ahead to the 2021 COPs. This panel event…
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2021 Events
June 16, 2021

Drink Tank with Jon Cruddas MP

You can watch the recording here. For our Summer Drink Tank, we welcome Jon Cruddas MP to discuss the meaning and role of work in the modern world. Jon Cruddas…
Sam Lampier
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2021 Events
June 4, 2021

A real choice? The virtual Parliament beyond the pandemic

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join an online Bright Blue public panel event. This discussion will focus on how virtual measures in…
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2021 Events
May 24, 2021

Drink Tank webinar with Laura Farris MP

You can watch the recording here. For our Spring Drink Tank, we have invited Laura Farris MP to discuss women's safety. Laura is a Member of Parliament for Newbury since…
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2021 Events
May 24, 2021

What next for immigration?

You can watch the recordings of the conference here. We are delighted to invite you to a Bright Blue and British Future half-day online conference entitled What next for immigration?,…
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May 20, 2021

Home truths: reforming property taxes in the UK

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join an online Bright Blue public panel event entitled ‘Home truths: reforming property taxes in the UK’.…
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2021 Events
May 20, 2021

Ludgate Lectures with John Micklethwait

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue for our next Ludgate Lecture, which is on the future of journalism with the Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg, John Micklethwait. We are…
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2021 EventsEventsNikita Malik
May 19, 2021

Bright Blue TV: China: friend or foe?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Wednesday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
May 14, 2021

Cleaner waters: protecting our rivers and oceans

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join our next event of our new series entitled Looking ahead to the 2021 COPs. This panel…
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2021 Events
April 23, 2021

Green habits: Nudging consumers towards sustainable lifestyles

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join our second event of our new series entitled Looking ahead to the 2021 COPs. This panel…
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2021 Events
April 21, 2021

Ludgate Lectures with The Hon Julia Gillard AC

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue for the ‘Ludgate Lectures: Female leadership’. We are delighted to invite you to join our next event in our new lecture…
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April 9, 2021

Bright Blue TV: Can London recover?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Friday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
March 27, 2021

Supporting communities during the pandemic: Charities and Covid-19

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join us at our online public fringe event at the 2021 Conservative Party Spring Forum event entitled…
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2021 EventsNikita Malik
March 17, 2021

Bright Blue TV: Is Covid racist?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Friday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
March 9, 2021

Nature-based solutions for net zero

You can watch the recording here. Join our first event of our new series entitled Looking ahead to the 2021 COPs. This new panel event series from Bright Blue is…
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2021 Events
March 5, 2021

In conversation with Douglas Ross MP

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue Scotland for an event with the Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross MP. How can Scotland build back better from…
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2021 Events
March 3, 2021

Past the pandemic: Green recovery

You can watch the recording here. We are delighted to invite you to join us at the third session of Bright Blue’s virtual event series, entitled ‘Coming out of Covid’.…
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2021 EventsNikita Malik
February 26, 2021

Bright Blue TV: Is cancel culture real?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 1:00pm on Friday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
February 24, 2021

Members meet-up webinar with Lord Vaizey

Our next Members Meet-up will be a webinar with Lord Vaizey on Wednesday 24th February, from 18:30. Lord Vaizey of Didcot, PC is a British politician, media columnist, political commentator…
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2021 Events
February 18, 2021

Ludgate Lectures with Nathan Law

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue for the ‘Ludgate Lectures: Dealing with China’. We are delighted to invite you to join our second event of our new…
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2021 Events
January 29, 2021

Bright Blue TV: Keeping the Union together

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:00pm on Friday.  Join Bright Blue on Friday afternoon for the next episode of Bright Blue…
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2021 Events
January 19, 2021

Ludgate Lectures with HE Mr João Vale de Almeida

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue for the first event in our new ‘Ludgate Lectures’ series, exploring the future relationship between the UK and the EU. We…
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2020

2020 Events
December 18, 2020

Bright Blue TV: Government greenery: too little, too late?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12:30pm on Friday.  In this episode, we explore whether the Government's new Ten Point Plan for…
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2020 Events
December 14, 2020

Drink Tank webinar with Rob Ford

Join Bright Blue for our December Drink Tank with academic and author Professor Rob Ford for a talk about his new book Brexitland. We have invited Professor Rob Ford to…
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2020 Events
December 4, 2020

Bright Blue TV: Should we be worried about the deficit?

You do not need a ticket. To watch the livestream, simply click here at 12pm on Friday.  In the first episode of Bright Blue TV we explore whether or not…
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2020 EventsUncategorized
December 1, 2020

Safe and secure? Shaping a recovery that reduces destitution beyond COVID-19

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue's digital panel ‘Safe and secure? Shaping a recovery that reduces destitution beyond COVID-19’. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were significant…
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2020 EventsUncategorized
December 1, 2020

Reaching net zero? Public opinion on eliminating greenhouse gas emissions

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue's digital panel 'Reaching net zero? Public opinion on eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2050'. Last month, Bright Blue published a major…
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2020 Events
November 26, 2020

Care after COVID: Building a better adult social care system

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue for a discussion on how to build a better adult social care system after COVID-19. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact…
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November 19, 2020

Past the pandemic: Reforming Whitehall

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue for the second event in our new ‘Past the pandemic’ series exploring reform of Whitehall after COVID-19. Reforming Whitehall is central…
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2020 Events
November 13, 2020

Past the pandemic: A new world of work?

You can watch the recording here. Join Bright Blue for the first event in our new ‘Past the pandemic’ series, exploring how COVID-19 is changing the world of work. The…
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2020 Events
October 27, 2020

Members meet-up with Matthew Elliott

Our next Members Meet-up will be held at our office with Matthew Elliott on Tuesday 27th October 2020 from 18:00. Matthew will discuss Britain after Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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2020 EventsParty Conferences 2020
September 25, 2020

Party Conferences 2020

Register for a pass to attend All attendees must register for a conference pass. From there you will receive login details from the Conservative Party regarding access to events on…
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2020 Events
September 14, 2020

Keynote speech by Bim Afolami MP: Beyond Thatcher – a new conservative economic policy

We are delighted to invite you to an online keynote speech hosted by Bright Blue by Bim Afolami MP entitled 'Beyond Thatcher - a new conservative economic policy'. Bim Afolami…
Sam Lampier
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2020 Events
August 17, 2020

Scottish social security after COVID-19

Earlier this year, Bright Blue Scotland published its Separate support? report, which was the first ever comprehensive and detailed analysis into Scottish public opinion on the devolution of social security,…
Sam Lampier
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2020 Events
July 29, 2020

Keynote speech by The Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith: A green recovery

After the launch of Bright Blue's recent report, Global green giant?, we are delighted to invite you to an online keynote speech hosted by Bright Blue by the Minister of State…
Sam Lampier
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2020 Events
July 20, 2020

Drink Tank webinar with Trevor Phillips

For our Summer Drink Tank, we have invited Trevor Phillips OBE to discuss racism and racial inequality in the UK. Trevor Phillips is a broadcaster and writer. He is currently…
Sam Lampier
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2020 Events
June 17, 2020

Members meet-up webinar with Ian Birrell

Our next Members Meet-up will be a webinar with Ian Birrell on Wednesday 17th June 2020 from 18:00. Ian will discuss the future relationship between China and the West after…
Sam Lampier
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2020 Events
June 4, 2020

Online keynote speech with Tom Tugendhat MP

We are delighted to invite you to an online keynote speech hosted by Bright Blue by the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Tugendhat MP, on ‘Britain’s role in…
Sam Lampier
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2020 Events
May 20, 2020

Drink Tank webinar with Professor David Nutt

For our Spring Drink Tank, we welcome Professor David Nutt to discuss drugs policy. David Nutt is currently Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division…
Robert Hansard
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2020 Events
April 29, 2020

Members meet-up webinar with Nimco Ali OBE

We’re hosting our next Bright Blue members meet-up with Nimco Ali OBE. We’d be delighted if you could join us. Nimco Ali OBE is British-Somali feminist and social rights activist…
Robert Hansard
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2020 Events
March 4, 2020

Drink Tank with Sir Anthony Seldon

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our March Drink Tank we welcome Sir Anthony Seldon as our guest speaker.…
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2020 Events
February 11, 2020

Members meet-up with Professor Tim Bale

We’re hosting our next Bright Blue members meet-up with Professor Tim Bale. We’d be delighted if you could join us for drinks and nibbles. Our regular meet-ups at the Bright…
Robert Hansard
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2020 Events
February 5, 2020

Starting a Career in Policy Research

Do you want to help find solutions to society's biggest problems? Have you ever thought about working for a think tank? Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas on…
Robert Hansard
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2020 Events
January 30, 2020

Drink Tank with Sir John Curtice

Bright Blue would like to invite you to attend our first Drink Tank of 2020, with guest speaker Sir John Curtice. Bright Blue's Drink Tanks are a chance to meet,…
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2020 Events
May 16, 2019

The centre-right case for social housing

Bright Blue's The centre-right case for social housing half-day conference provides an opportunity for politicians and thought leaders, as well as experts, academics and sector representatives, to discuss centre-right attitudes…
Sam Lampier
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2019

2019 Events
December 19, 2019

Annual reception with The Rt Hon Michael Gove

This year, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, will be our guest speaker at our exclusive annual reception for our members and supporters. Date: Thursday…
Robert Hansard
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2019 Events
December 12, 2019

Election Night Party with Ben Page

We're delighted to announce that we will be hosting an Election Night Party. We'll be hosting this party at Bright Blue HQ. We will hear from guest speaker Ben Page,…
Robert Hansard
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2019 Events
November 12, 2019

Members meet-up with Daniel Korski CBE

We’re hosting our next Bright Blue members meet-up with Daniel Korski CBE on Tuesday 12th November 2019 from 18:00. We’d be delighted if you could join us for drinks and…
Robert Hansard
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2019 Events
September 12, 2019

Party Conferences 2019

Is welfare reform working? Poverty and hunger in modern Britain Sunday 29th September 2019: 12:45-14:00 Jury's Inn Manchester, Rochdale Suite The Rt Hon Therese Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Work…
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2019 Events
September 4, 2019

Drink Tank with Professor Anand Menon

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our September drink tank we welcome Professor Anand Menon as our guest speaker.…
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2019 Events
August 31, 2019

Bright Blue at the Big Tent Ideas Festival 2019

By bringing together people from across the political, social and cultural spectrum in a collaborative spirit, the Big Tent hopes to develop an antidote to our broken political system. Bright…
Bright Blue
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2019 Events
July 19, 2019

Members meet-up with George Freeman MP

We're hosting our next Bright Blue members meet-up with George Freeman MP on Wednesday 31st July 2019 from 18:00. We'd be delighted if you could join us for drinks and nibbles. Our regular…
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2019 Events
July 18, 2019

The role of biomass in the path to net-zero

The Committee on Climate Change recently published its advice to the Government on the timetable for introducing a new, legal net zero emissions target in the UK, as Bright Blue…
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2019 Events
July 15, 2019

‘Left to their own devices? Young people, social media and mental health’ with The Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP

Bright Blue and Barnardo’s are hosting the conference, Left to their own devices? Young people, social media and mental health. The conference will include the Barnardo's annual lecture from The Rt Hon Matthew…
Robert Hansard
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2019 Events
July 8, 2019

Bright Blue annual conference: Fixing the future

The 2019 Bright Blue annual conference this year is entitled Fixing the future. This half-day conference will include a keynote speech by The Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP, Secretary of State for Education. The…
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2019 Events
May 29, 2019

Drink Tank with Professor Matthew Goodwin

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our May drink tank we welcome Professor Matthew Goodwin as our guest speaker. Matthew…
Robert Hansard
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2019 Events
May 23, 2019

Decarbonising the UK’s gas and heat

Decarbonising the UK’s gas network and heat sector is one of the most significant political and economic challenges facing the UK. Natural gas delivered by the network has been a…
Bright Blue
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2019 Events
March 27, 2019

Drink Tank with Dr Sam Friedman on ‘The Class Ceiling’

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our March drink tank we welcome Dr Sam Friedman as our guest speaker.…
Robert Hansard
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2019 EventsThink forums
March 20, 2019

Energy & Environment Think forum: The Future of the farm: different perspectives on rural Britain

Bright Blue’s think forums are run by our members and are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. For this forum,…
Robert Hansard
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2019 EventsThink forums
February 28, 2019

Energy & Environment Think forum: Where next for animal welfare standards in British agriculture?

Bright Blue’s think forums are run by our members and are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. For this forum,…
Robert Hansard
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2019 Events
February 21, 2019

York Drink Tank with Kevin Hollinrake MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our York Drink Tank we welcome Kevin Hollinrake MP as our guest speaker. Kevin…
Robert Hansard
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2019 EventsThink forums
February 13, 2019

Global Britain Think forum: Is the special relationship only skin deep?

Bright Blue’s think forums are run by our members and are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. For this forum,…
Robert Hansard
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2019 Events
February 8, 2019

Exeter Drink Tank with Neil Parish MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our Exeter Drink Tank we welcome Neil Parish MP as our guest speaker. Neil…
Robert Hansard
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2019 Events
January 31, 2019

Canterbury Drink Tank with Damian Collins MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our Canterbury Drink Tank we welcome Damian Collins MP as our guest speaker. Damian…
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2019 Events
January 23, 2019

Drink Tank with James Cleverly MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our Winter drink tank we welcome James Cleverly MP as our guest speaker.…
Robert Hansard
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2018

2018 Events
December 19, 2018

Annual reception with The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP

This year, the Foreign Secretary, The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, will be our guest speaker at our exclusive annual reception for our members and supporters. Date: Wednesday 19th December 2018,…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
November 21, 2018

Women in work conference

Bright Blue's Women in work half-day conference provides an opportunity to discuss and champion successes for women in the workplace alongside solutions to the challenges women still face. The half-day…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
October 17, 2018

Drink Tank with Bim Afolami MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our Autumn drink tank we welcome Bim Afolami MP as our guest speaker. Bim…
Robert Hansard
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2018 EventsThink forums
October 10, 2018

Business think forum: Nationalisation vs Privatisation

Bright Blue’s think forums are run by our members and are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. For this forum,…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
September 7, 2018

Party Conferences 2018

A buyer’s market? Improving the accessibility and affordability of homeownership Sunday 30th September 2018: 12:45-14:00 Jury's Inn Birmingham, Room 112 Kit Malthouse MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning…
Robert Hansard
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2018 EventsThink forums
September 6, 2018

Energy & Environment think forum: Decarbonising Transport

Bright Blue’s think forums are run by our members and are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. For this forum,…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
July 18, 2018

Drink Tank with Chris Skidmore MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our Summer drink tank we welcome Chris Skidmore MP as our guest speaker. Chris…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
June 12, 2018

Bright Blue conference: Fighting for Freedom? Conservatism, human rights and discrimination

Bright Blue's Fighting for Freedom? Conservatism, human rights and discrimination conference will explore and champion centre-right approaches to tackling all forms of discrimination in education, employment and wider society as part of the Prime…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
June 8, 2018

Leeds Drink Tank with Stuart Andrew MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our Leeds drink tank we welcome Stuart Andrew MP as our guest speaker. Stuart…
Robert Hansard
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2018 EventsThink forums
May 17, 2018

Energy & Environment think forum: The case for more forests

Bright Blue’s think forums are run by our members and are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. For this forum,…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
May 16, 2018

Keynote speech by The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP: Social mobility

The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP will give a keynote speech on ‘Social mobility’. Justine Greening MP is the former Secretary of State for Education, and former Minister for Women…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
May 8, 2018

Launch of ‘Burning injustices’ essay collection

Bright Blue and Joseph Rowntree Foundation are co-publishing a new, cross-party essay collection on ‘Burning injustices’. Current MPs from all the national political parties come together to write about the…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
March 22, 2018

Edinburgh Drink Tank with Paul Masterton MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas.  On 22 March we welcome Paul Masterton MP as our guest speaker for our Edinburgh…
Robert Hansard
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2018 EventsThink forums
March 20, 2018

Britain in Europe think forum: Brexit and the world of arts and culture

In the latest of the Europe Forum series, we consider what impact Brexit has had on the world of arts and culture and ask what, if any, opportunities it may…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
March 13, 2018

Drink Tank with Lucy Frazer QC MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. In March we welcome Lucy Frazer QC MP as our guest speaker. Lucy Frazer…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
February 23, 2018

Oxford Drink Tank with Dr Phillip Lee MP

Our drink tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas.  On 23 February we welcome Dr Phillip Lee MP as our guest speaker for our Oxford…
Robert Hansard
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2018 EventsThink forums
February 20, 2018

Drugs Policy think forum: High time to legalise cannabis?

Bright Blue's Drugs policy think forum: high time to legalise cannabis? Later this year, cannabis will be fully legalised in Canada, following a similar move by Uruguay in 2017. A new…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
February 6, 2018

Drink Tank with The Rt Hon Liz Truss MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. In February we welcome The Right Hon Liz Truss MP as our guest speaker.…
Robert Hansard
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2018 EventsThink forums
January 25, 2018

Science & Technology think forum: Preparing Britain for the fourth Industrial Revolution

Bright Blue’s Forums are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. The World Economic Forum has reported that we stand on…
Robert Hansard
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2018 EventsThink forums
January 18, 2018

Energy & Environment think forum: Will the Government price cap help or hinder UK households from getting a better deal?

Bright Blue’s Forums are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. Consumers have long complained that energy prices from the UK's…
Robert Hansard
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2018 Events
January 16, 2018

Keynote speech by Rory Stewart OBE MP: Global Britain

Rory Stewart OBE MP will give a keynote speech on Global Britain. Rory Stewart is Minister of State for Justice and former Minister of State for Africa at the Foreign…
Robert Hansard
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2017

2017 Events
November 29, 2017

Members’ Reception with The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP

This year, Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities, The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP will be our guest of honour at our exclusive Members' Reception.…
Robert Hansard
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2017 Events
November 1, 2017

Bright Blue conference: Green conservatism

We are pleased to announce we will be hosting a Green conservatism Conference on Wednesday 1st November 2017 in Central London with Claire Perry MP (Minister of State for Climate…
Robert Hansard
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2017 EventsThink forums
October 23, 2017

Britain in Europe think forum

In the latest of the Europe Forum talks we will be discussing the impact of Brexit on the UK economy. The evening will be centred around three discussion points: (i)…
Robert Hansard
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2017 Events
October 1, 2017

Party Conferences 2017

Getting Fair and decent jobs Sunday October 1st 2017: 12:45-14:00 Chester Suite: Midland Hotel The Rt Hon Rob Halfon MP, Chair, Education Select Committee Paul Gregg, Professor of Economic &…
Robert Hansard
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2017 EventsThink forums
September 13, 2017

Education think forum: Technical education

The Education Forum is an informal, fun and interactive opportunity to discuss and explore ideas and suggestions that relate to education policy. The intention of the forum is to produce…
Robert Hansard
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2017 EventsThink forums
August 28, 2017

Energy & Environment think forum: How can the centre-right be both pro-business and pro-environment?

Bright Blue’s Forums are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. This forum is on the balance of industry and environment,…
Robert Hansard
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2017 Events
July 24, 2017

Drink Tank with James Cleverly MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. James Cleverly has been the MP for Braintree since 2015, and is also long-serving…
Robert Hansard
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2017 Events
July 1, 2017

Bright Blue conference: Social Reform

Pictures from the Social Reform Conference can be found here. Our annual Bright Blue conference this year will be on the theme of "Social reform". Join us for a day of…
Robert Hansard
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2017 EventsThink forums
May 3, 2017

Education think forum: Lessons from Finland

For this forum, we are joined by Gabriel Heller Sahlgren. Gabriel is Research Director at the Centre for the Study of Market Reform of Education and Affiliated Research Fellow with…
Robert Hansard
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2017 Events
March 29, 2017

Drink Tank with Dr Sarah Wollaston MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. Our guest speaker for this Drink Tank is Dr Sarah Wollaston MP. Sarah was…
Robert Hansard
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2017 EventsThink forums
February 1, 2017

Education think forum: Grammar schools

Bright Blue’s Forums are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. The Education Forum is an informal, fun and interactive opportunity…
Robert Hansard
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2017 Events
January 18, 2017

Drink Tank with Sir Nicholas Soames MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. Our guest speaker for this Drink Tank is Sir Nicholas Soames. Sir Nicholas was…
Robert Hansard
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2016

2016 Events
November 28, 2016

Members’ Reception with Ruth Davidson MSP

We're delighted to announce the date and speaker for our annual reception for Bright Blue members. This year, we have the Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party - Ruth Davidson…
Robert Hansard
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2016 EventsThink forums
November 21, 2016

Britain in Europe think forum

This Think Forum will bring together politicians, international relations specialists, lawyers, economists, industrialists and others to examine how to further the UK’s and the EU/EFTA’s mutual interests in free trade,…
Robert Hansard
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2016 EventsThink forums
October 27, 2016

Energy & Environment think forum

Bright Blue’s Forums provide an opportunity to discuss politics and policy in an informal and interactive environment. Date: Thursday 27th October 2016, 19.00 - 20.30. Venue: Morpeth Arms (upstairs), 58 Millbank,…
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October 25, 2016

Education think forum: New Prime Minister, new policies?

Bright Blue’s Forums provide an opportunity to discuss politics and policy in an informal and interactive environment. Join us for informal drinks and chat on the Government's recent education announcements;…
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2016 Events
October 12, 2016

Drink Tank with Ben Howlett MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. Our guest speaker for this Drink Tank is Ben Howlett MP. Ben was elected…
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2016 Events
October 2, 2016

Party Conferences 2016

Responding to the refugee crisis Sunday 2nd October 2016: 12:45-14:00 Lismore Room: Hilton Garden Inn Jeremy Lefroy MP, Member, International Development Committee Kevin Watkin, CEO, Save the Children Owen Jones, Columnist, The…
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2016 Events
September 12, 2016

Launch of ‘The future of London’ essay collection

Our latest essay collection sets out to answer the question of what London will look like in 2050. To remain a thriving and successful city, improving opportunities for all of…
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August 3, 2016

Energy & Environment think forum

Bright Blue’s Forums are spaces for those on the centre-right to come together to chat about politics and discuss policy. For this Energy & Climate Change Forum we will be…
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July 18, 2016

Education think forum: Boosting social mobility

Bright Blue’s Forums provide an opportunity to discuss politics and policy in an informal and interactive environment. For this Education Forum, we welcome Mark Blundell OBE from Onside Youth. We…
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2016 Events
July 13, 2016

Drink Tank with Tom Tugendhat MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. Our guest speaker for this Drink Tank is Tom Tugendhat MP. Tom was elected…
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2016 Events
June 7, 2016

Launch of ‘Security of supply after coal’ report with The Rt Hon Lord Greg Barker

In November 2015, the Government announced that it would phase out coal from the UK energy mix by the mid-2020s and that new gas-fired power stations would replace the retiring…
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2016 Events
April 12, 2016

Drink Tank with Johnny Mercer MP

Our Drink Tanks are a chance to meet, network, chat, have a beer and share ideas. For our second Drink Tank of 2016, we welcome Johnny Mercer MP as the…
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2016 Events
March 23, 2016

The future of apprenticeships

Bright Blue are hosting a public panel discussion on "The future of apprenticeships", featuring the Secretary of State for Education, The Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, as a key speaker.…
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March 22, 2016

Bright Blue conference: Conservatism and human rights

To launch our Conservatism and human rights essay collection, Bright Blue is hosting an agenda-setting half-day conference with a keynote speech from the Former Attorney General, The Rt Hon Dominic…
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2016 Events
February 23, 2016

Standing Alone? Self-employment report launch with John Glen MP

Bright Blue is launching its new report Standing alone? Self-employment for those on low income. Rises in the number of individuals self-employed since 2008 have been accompanied by sharp falls in…
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2016 Events
February 1, 2016

Drink Tank with George Freeman MP

For our first Drink Tank of 2016, we welcome George Freeman MP as the guest speaker. George is the Minister for Life Sciences and Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk.…
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2016 Events
January 21, 2016

Keynote speech by The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP: Opportunity for all

Oliver Letwin is the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, with responsibility for leading the Cabinet Office. Elected Member of Parliament for West Dorset in 1997, Oliver was Minister for…
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2015

2015 Events
October 4, 2015

Party Conferences 2015

Should Conservatives still care about climate change? Sunday 4th October 2015: 12:45-14:00 Fairclough Suite: Midland Hotel Rebecca Pow MP, Member, Environmental Audit Committee Laura Sandys, Former PPS to Minister for…
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2015 Events
July 20, 2015

Drink Tank with Lord Daniel Finkelstein

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2015 Events
March 16, 2015

Keynote speech by Nick Gibb MP: A winning formula for young people

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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March 10, 2015

Keynote speech by The Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP: Preparing young people for life in modern Britain

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2015 Events
March 2, 2015

Bright Blue & Fabian Society conference: A future without poverty

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2015 Events
February 25, 2015

Pre-election debate on infrastructure

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2015 Events
February 3, 2015

Members’ Reception with Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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January 26, 2015

Drink Tank with Rt Hon John Redwood MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014

2014 Events
December 8, 2014

Drink Tank with Heather Wheeler MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
November 26, 2014

Keynote speech by The Rt Hon Damian Green MP: True Modernisation

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
November 17, 2014

Drink Tank with Charlie Elphicke MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
October 27, 2014

Drink Tank with Graham Stuart MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
September 28, 2014

Party Conferences 2014

No place like home: what housing policies should Conservatives have? Sunday 28th September 2014: 12:30-14:00 Media Suite B: ICC Mark Pawsey MP, Member, Communities and Local Government Select Committee Cllr…
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2014 Events
July 14, 2014

Drink Tank with Graham Brady MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
July 7, 2014

Bright Blue conference: Aspiration nation

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
June 16, 2014

Drink Tank with Eric Ollerenshaw OBE MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
May 19, 2014

Drink Tank with Chloe Smith MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
April 7, 2014

Drink Tank with Ben Gummer MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
February 26, 2014

Keynote speech by The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP: Conservatism and cities

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
February 25, 2014

The youth labour market in Britain, today and tomorrow

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
February 10, 2014

Drink Tank with Rob Wilson MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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2014 Events
February 3, 2014

Members’ Reception with The Rt Hon Theresa May MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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January 20, 2014

Drink Tank with Nicky Morgan MP

The second edition of The Progressive Conscience will be launched with contributions from Baroness Warsi, Dr Samantha Callan and Natalie Evans.
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