2016 Events
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…
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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,…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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