Discussion Summary: More than 40,000 knife crimes were recorded in England and Wales for the year to March 2018 — up 16% on the previous year - the highest number since records began in 2011. Alongside this, the number of reported acid attacks in London rose six-fold between 2012 and 2017, while the number of […]

Discussion Summary: With considerable anger still being voiced in The North because of recent chaos caused by changes to train timetables and following Northern leaders coming together and speaking with a single voice at the first Convention of the North, we seek to explore where the challenges and opportunities lie and what decisive action is […]

Discussion Summary: There have been many interventions by multiple agencies to reorganise English football. This has resulted in a number of incremental improvements, although not the kind of radical reforms which many have advocated. The problems are most evident when it comes to the regulation of professional football clubs. There continues to be a flow […]

Discussion Summary: Automation and the evolution of artificial intelligence have created considerable public apprehension, with research predicting that almost 30% of jobs could be at high-risk of being replaced by 2030. But, when utilised effectively, AI and automation can boost productivity (very much needed in the UK), open-up new work opportunities (with two jobs created […]

Discussion Summary: In ResPublica’s 2015 report ‘A Community Right to Beauty’ we made policy recommendations with the aim of provoking fresh thinking about the planning and design of the built environment. We proposed a range of new powers and incentives to support the democratic discernment of what makes a neighbourhood beautiful, and communities’ ability to […]

The venue for all of our events in 2018 is the Library of Birmingham. Sunday 30th September 17.45-19.00 – 2020 Conservatives Group hosted by ResPublica A vision and policy Programme for Britain Beyond Brexit   Monday 1st October 15.45-17.00 – Devo London: What policies does London need to succeed? 15.45-17.00 - Fixed Odds Betting Terminals: […]

Panel to discuss the need for an independent regulator for English football, based on our recently produced report ‘Playing by the Rules’ about Football Governance in England, on behalf of the campaign For Fans Too. Our panel will discuss the progress of the White Paper as we move towards the final year of this Government’s […]

Panel event with Danny Kruger MP, Phillip Blond and more TBC. REGISTER

Danny Kruger MP will be discussing his latest book, 'Covenant', with ResPublica Director Phillip Blond.   REGISTER

Discussing the need for a focus on skills for strategic industries, such as the Agri-food sector Speakers: EFRA Shadow Minister (Confirmed) David Exwood, Vice President, NFU Dr Marius Ostrowski, Executive Director, Lifelong Education Institute (Report Author) Prof. Ken Sloan, Vice-Chancellor, Harper-Adams University REGISTER