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SUMMARY:Higher Skills for Strategic Industries
DESCRIPTION:Discussing the need for a focus on skills for strategic industries\, such as the Agri-food sector \nSpeakers: \n\nEFRA Shadow Minister (Confirmed)\nDavid Exwood\, Vice President\, NFU\nDr Marius Ostrowski\, Executive Director\, Lifelong Education Institute (Report Author)\nProf. Ken Sloan\, Vice-Chancellor\, Harper-Adams University\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/higher-skills-for-strategic-industries/
LOCATION:Tate Liverpool\, Royal Albert Dock\, Liverpool\, L3 4BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong Education Institute":MAILTO:lec@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T122806Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Danny Kruger MP; “Covenant”
DESCRIPTION:Danny Kruger MP will be discussing his latest book\, ‘Covenant’\, with ResPublica Director Phillip Blond. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/in-conversation-with-danny-kruger-mp-covenant/
LOCATION:The Alan Hotel Manchester\, 18 Princess St\, Manhester\, M1 4LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
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SUMMARY:The Future of Conservatism
DESCRIPTION:Panel event with Danny Kruger MP\, Phillip Blond and more TBC. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-future-of-conservatism/
LOCATION:The Alan Hotel Manchester\, 18 Princess St\, Manhester\, M1 4LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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SUMMARY:The need for an Inependent Football Regulator
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur panel will discuss the progress of the White Paper as we move towards the final year of this Government’s administration. \nSpeakers: \n\nDCMS Minister (confirmed)\nAnna Firth MP\nKevin Miles\, Chief Executive\, FSA\nDr Rakib Ehsan (Report Author)\n\nMore speakers TBC \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/playing-by-the-rules-the-governance-of-english-football/
LOCATION:The Alan Hotel Manchester\, 18 Princess St\, Manhester\, M1 4LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20180923T155233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T160552Z
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SUMMARY:Our 2018 Conservative Party Conference fringe programme in one place
DESCRIPTION:The venue for all of our events in 2018 is the Library of Birmingham. \nSunday 30th September \n17.45-19.00 – 2020 Conservatives Group hosted by ResPublica \nA vision and policy Programme for Britain Beyond Brexit \n  \nMonday 1st October \n15.45-17.00 – Devo London: What policies does London need to succeed? \n15.45-17.00 – Fixed Odds Betting Terminals: The costs of delaying the £2 stake reduction \n17.45-19.00 – The New and the Lost Conservative Voters: How can the party get a majority? \n17.45-19.00 – Knife\, acid and scooter crime: What can be done? \n  \nTuesday 2nd October \n12.45-14.00 – The North is on the rise: What more does it need? \n15.45-17.00 – Who’s in charge? Regulating English football for the good of the game \n17.45-19.00 – What do automation and AI mean for the future of work? \n17.45-19.00 – Backing Beauty: What should our towns and cities look like in the future?
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/our-2018-conservative-conference-in-one-place/
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T073300Z
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SUMMARY:Backing Beauty: What should our towns and cities look like in the future?
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nIn 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 independently create\, shape\, and improve their locale. \nThis panel will look at this debate from a different angle to explore the challenges faced by towns and cities now and in the coming decades – including in urban areas where people feel they have been ‘left behind’ – and how addressing these challenges from a productivity perspective will impact how we plan and design the built environment of urban areas in the future. \nStudies have established a positive relationship between good office design (in terms of both ergonomics but also external appearance) and business performance in terms of factors which affect productivity such as staff absenteeism and concentration. By contrast\, poor design has been found to incur additional costs: it has disincentivised vital infrastructure investment in the wider urban area and reduced the speed at which urban regeneration and the benefits it brings can take place. \nFollowing the launch of the Government’s Industrial Strategy the development of Local Industrial Strategies provides a window of opportunity to leverage the potential of the way we design\, maintain and deliver the places in which we live\, work and play to contribute to local productivity gains. \nWe’ll consider how a focus on the quality and ‘beauty’ of the built environment and collaboration between policymakers\, city leaders\, the private sector and communities can deliver local industrial strategies and unlock local productivity\, drive local prosperity while delivering healthier\, more resilient\, sustainable\, and accessible places to local communities up and down the country. \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nMark Hansford\, Editor\, New Civil Engineer (Chair)\nRobert Jenrick MP\, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury\nJulie Hirigoyen\, CEO\, UK Green Building Council\nIan Liddell\, Managing Director for Planning and Advisory\, WSP\nNicholas Boys Smith\, Founding Director\, Create Streets\nHew Edgar\, Interim Head of UK Policy\, RICS\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 102) from 5:45pm until 7pm on Tuesday 2nd October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/backing-beauty-what-should-our-towns-and-cities-look-like-in-the-future/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20180914T172037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T073450Z
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SUMMARY:What do automation and AI mean for the future of work?
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nAutomation 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 for each lost to automation\, by 2022)\, and allow humans to perform more meaningful and human-centric tasks. \nWhilst there is much to welcome with these developments\, there are also clear social and economic questions that must be addressed. In this panel event\, we will debate the opportunities and challenges of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ and its effect on the future of work. Can AI enhance rather than replace jobs? If this ‘industrial revolution’ is to create more jobs than those that are displaced like previous technological breakthroughs which sectors are these new opportunities likely to be in? Can we prevent widespread unemployment creating social disruptions\, if as anticipated automation polarizes society by removing middle-income jobs\, pushing workers into either low-paid manual jobs that machines cannot do or high-skilled creative jobs? \nWe will also consider how to prepare workers for this future uncertainty. Can we provide job retraining and life-long learning to ensure people are equipped with robust and adaptable skills\, and what safety nets might be put in place for those who may fall through the cracks? If greater adoption of artificial intelligence and automation leads to productivity gain will there be the opportunity to reduce working time and move to a four-day-week? Ultimately we’ll be asking what action is needed to ensure the benefits of AI and Automation are fairly shared across the workforce. \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nJim Bligh\, Corporate Affairs Director\, Tata Consultancy Services (Chair)\nVicky Ford MP\, Co-Chair\, The Parliamentary Internet\, Communications and Technology Forum (Pictfor)\nAntony Walker\, Deputy CEO\, techUK\nMike Clancy\, General Secretary\, Prospect\nEliza Easton\, Principal Policy Researcher\, Creative Economy and Data Analytics\, Nesta\nTabitha Goldstaub\, Co-founder of CognitionX and Chair\, AI Council (invited)\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 101) from 5:45pm until 7pm on Tuesday 2nd October. \nRegsiter your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/what-do-automation-and-ai-mean-for-the-future-of-work/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20180914T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T113248Z
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SUMMARY:Who’s in charge? Regulating English football for the good of the game
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nThere 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 of ‘crisis’ clubs\, typically where the motivations of the owner(s) are often in conflict with what supporters expect from a custodian of their club. However\, most football clubs are well run\, so it is to the detriment of the whole game when these dramas are played out. \nOf course\, fans want their clubs to succeed on the pitch\, but they also want them to survive off it\, with generations of memories and a wealth of local value wrapped up in their existence. Supporters get frustrated when there appears to be a ‘passing of the buck’ between the football authorities\, particularly when rules are breached or deemed ineffective. Supporters want a single point of contact\, with transparent processes and better communication\, to keep them informed of what is happening at their clubs. Other countries are seemingly able to manage the challenges of club regulation in this way. \nSupporter’s Direct believe it is time to secure a system of regulation which fosters continuous improvements in club governance – commending those clubs which are well-run and supporting the improvement of those who face problems. SD suggests that this would best be achieved by concentrating regulatory responsibilities within the FA. SD propose a rolling process of review\, intervening whenever there is evidence of problems\, offering help\, guidance and practical support to those who need it. \nDespite the EFL showing they are interested in tackling the problem\, with a recent review into owner conduct and league powers to intervene\, there remain several unanswered questions: Is it the role of the leagues to organise the competition or regulate their clubs? Have the F.A. delegated too much of their responsibility when it comes to club regulation? Where is the voice of the long-term stakeholder if the (regularly changing) club owners have such power in setting the rules? Ultimately who is in charge of English football? \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nTom Greatrex\, Chair\, Supporters Direct (Chair)\nDamian Collins MP\, Chair of the Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport Select Committee\nNick Vaughan\, Senior Public Affairs Manager\, The FA\nJaimie Fuller\, Executive Chairman\, Skins\nCaroline Barker\, Sports Broadcaster\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 102) from 3:45pm until 5pm on Tuesday 2nd October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/whos-in-charge-regulating-english-football-for-the-good-of-the-game/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20180914T171236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T113410Z
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SUMMARY:The North is on the rise: What more does it need?
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nWith 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 needed from political leaders\, business\, academia and civil society to push the North forward. \nThe panel will discuss how the Northern Powerhouse can build on existing successes\, what can be learnt from perceived failures\, how regional prosperity can be advanced with targeted infrastructure investment and placemaking\, and what can be done to revitalise The North’s economies and communities through sustainable and inclusive growth. \nWe will be asking if devolving power from Whitehall to the local level\, and what scale\, is the best way to advance the Northern Powerhouse agenda across all sectors and places. How would giving powers Metro Mayors such as the ability to regulate transport services\, or to set local business rates\, help Northern cities and towns\, and what about local authorities without the figurehead of a Metro Mayor? How will investment in the transport network improve connectivity between the Northern cities\, towns and communities? \nWe will ask about the potential of devolution to counter the paralysis and polarisation caused by Brexit and if the vote to leave the European Union has led to more attention being given to communities in The North\, especially those most impacted by the decline of heavy industries. \nIs a fresh approach needed for upskilling the local workforce and providing them with the tools to adapt to future needs? What more opportunities can be created to reverse the North to South ‘brain drain’ and what should be the response to the growing trend of people leaving London and the South East and moving back to the North? \nWith productivity levels in the North West\, North East\, and Yorkshire and Humber being from 7% to 15% below the UK average\, both National and Local Governments must work together to introduce effective solutions that contribute to the health\, wellbeing\, and happiness of the population. \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nHelen Pidd\, North of England Editor\, The Guardian (Chair)\nHenri Murison\, Director\, Northern Powerhouse Partnership\nEdna Robinson\, Chair\, The People’s Powerhouse\nGeoff White\, Policy Manager (North & Midlands)\, RICS\nBarry White\, Chief Executive\, Transport for the North\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 102) from 12:45pm until 2pm on Tuesday 2nd October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-north-is-on-the-rise-what-more-does-it-need/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20180914T170944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T103253Z
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SUMMARY:Knife\, acid and scooter crime: What can be done?
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nMore 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 moped-enabled crimes doubled in 2017. \nThe panel will debate and discuss the policies and approaches that could be used to help tackle this rise in violent crime\, what policies have helped in the past\, what misconceptions exist on its causes\, which of them lead to ineffective actions against it\, and what creative ways exist to make the most of the limited budgets available to local authorities for policing and prevention. \nMore specifically\, we will ask about the effectiveness of contentious stop and search powers\, whose use by police forces has dropped since 2014 when the Home Office announced a package of reforms aimed at reducing the disproportionate targeting of young black men. Has the decrease in the use of these powers contributed to this rise in violent crime? Or\, has stop and search always been ineffectual in targeting those carrying offensive weapons? \nWe will also turn our attention to the importance of preventative\, as well as frontline\, policies. As London’s Police and Crime Plan says\, ‘prevention is key to protecting young people and reducing crime over the long-term.’ But how can government enact these goals of preventing violent crime? Should we look at increasing budgets for young peoples’ services? Also\, as the Mayor of London announced this month\, the new Violence Reduction Unit will treat violent crime as a public health issue. How much can we learn from public health interventions in places like Glasgow? How will they work in cities like London\, which have different demographics and varied challenges? \nFinally\, we will discuss some of the drivers of these violent crimes\, and what policies we need to address them. Is the sale of illegal drugs linked to the rise in violent crime\, and if so\, does government need to tackle the two issues in a holistic way? What role does the rise of social media play in fuelling disputes that often lead to violence? How can government and social media companies work together to tackle these issues? \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nFiona Hamilton\, Crime and Security Editor\, The Times\nSophie Linden\, London Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime\nNiven Rennie\, Director – Violence Reduction Unit\, Police Scotland\nAndrew Boff AM\nJaved Khan\, Chief Executive\, Barnardo’s\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham from 5:45pm until 7pm on Monday 1st October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/knife-acid-and-scooter-crime-what-can-be-done/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20180914T170420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T114219Z
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SUMMARY:The New and the Lost Conservative Voters: How can the party get a majority?
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nKaty Balls\, Political Correspondent\, The Spectator (Chair);\nDr Phillip Lee MP\nLord Andrew Cooper\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica\nLara Spirit\, Co-President\, Our Future Our Choice\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 101) from 5:45pm until 7pm on Monday 1st October \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-new-and-the-lost-conservative-voters-how-can-the-party-get-a-majority/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20180914T170117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T114338Z
UID:6433-1538408700-1538413200@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Devo London: What policies does London need to succeed?
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica (Chair) \nCllr Nickie Aiken\, Leader\, Westminster City Council \nPaul Scully MP\, Conservatives Vice Chair for London \nJasmine Whitbread\, Chief Executive\, London First \nProfessor Tony Travers\, LSE London \nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham from 3:45pm until 5pm on Monday 1st October \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/devo-london-what-policies-does-london-need-to-succeed/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20180914T165651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T094751Z
UID:6432-1538408700-1538413200@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fixed Odds Betting Terminals: The costs of delaying the £2 stake reduction
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nIn May 2018\, the Government announced the reduction in the maximum stake on Fixed Odd Betting Terminals (FOBT) from £100 to £2. This was an important win for Parliamentarians\, local communities\, families\, individual and industry bodies\, who have been campaigning for a stake reduction. However\, from the Government’s announcement\, it appeared that the implementation of this policy change would not be immediate. \nIn this panel event\, we will discuss the impact of a potential delay. Aside from the likely loss in revenue for the Treasury as result of the stake reduction\, we will discuss the wider economic impact of the continued prevalence of FOBTs with stakes of up to £100. With gambling addiction linked to unemployment\, would a delay to the ruling simply reduce taxes collected in other ways? Similarly\, could money spent on FOBTs be diverted into other\, more productive parts of the economy? \nWe know that FOBTs are particularly addictive compared to other forms of gambling\, with low regulation in relation to risk. Thus\, the longer that enforcement is delayed\, the worse the impact will be on public health. Linked to this\, funding for NHS treatment is out of kilter with other addictions\, meaning that a longer enforcement period exposes more people to the risk of addiction\, with a poorly funded system left to pick up the pieces. What preventative action can we take to reduce addiction\, and on the other hand\, what support and funding needs to be in place to treat addicts? Importantly\, how can Government work together with industry to address these issues? \nFinally\, the implementation of the FOBT ruling will not end the dominance of betting shops on some high streets. Betting shops are particularly prevalent in deprived areas\, which raises questions about the role that these shops play in contributing to place-making and local growth. How can this industry develop to benefit local prosperity\, while also contributing to people’s wellbeing by supporting responsible gambling? \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nNicola Bartlett\, Political Correspondent\, Daily Mirror (Chair)\nRichard Graham MP\nJohn White\, Chief Executive\, bacta\n Oliver Hogan\, Chief Economist\, Cebr\n Cllr Morris Bright\, Vice Chair of the Local Government Association Safer and Stronger Communities Board\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 101) from 3:45pm until 5pm on Monday 1st October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/fixed-odds-betting-terminals-the-costs-of-delaying-the-2-stake-reduction/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180930T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T114450Z
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SUMMARY:A vision and policy Programme for Britain Beyond Brexit
DESCRIPTION:A series of short pitches from the 2020 Conservatives authors of “Britain Beyond Brexit: a programme for national and Conservative Renewal” with a Keynote Address from Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP\, Secretary of State for International Development and Minister for Women and Equalities. \nSpeakers: \n\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica (Chair)\nGeorge Freeman MP\nTom Tugendhat MP\nAnne-Marie Trevelyan MP\n\nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/a-vision-and-policy-programme-for-britain-beyond-brexit/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T103952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T170532Z
UID:4039-1444159800-1444165200@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Teaching is a profession not a job
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nNick Gibb MP\, Minister for Schools\nPatrick Roach\, Deputy Director General\, NASUWT\nNeil Carmichael MP\, Chair\, Education Select Committee
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/teaching-is-a-profession-not-a-job/
LOCATION:Central 6\, Central 6\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T103618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T170711Z
UID:4037-1444159800-1444165200@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:City Devolution: Unleashing the core cities and rebalancing the UK economy
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nJames Wharton MP\, Minister for the Northern Powerhouse (invited)\nSir Richard Leese\, Leader\, Manchester City Council\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica\nAndrew Carter\, CEO\, Centre for Cities\nBob Blackman MP\, Communities and Local Government Select Committee\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/city-devolution-unleashing-the-core-cities-and-rebalancing-the-uk-economy/
LOCATION:Central 4\, Manchester City Centre\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T103114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T170446Z
UID:4033-1444153500-1444158000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Powering Innovation: How can we promote the rise of independents in the UK’s energy sector?
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nRt Hon Amber Rudd MP\, Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change (invited)\nPeter Atherton\, Managing Director\, Jefferies\nRobert Groves\, CEO\, Smartest Energy\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/powering-innovation-how-can-we-promote-the-rise-of-independents-in-the-uks-energy-sector/
LOCATION:Central 6\, Central 6\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T102639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T102639Z
UID:4031-1444153500-1444158000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Britain’s Key Cities: Is devolving to mid-sized cities the future of economic growth?
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nRt Hon Greg Clark MP\, Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government\nCllr John Beesley\, Leader of Bournemouth Council\nAndrew Carter\, CEO\, Centre for Cities\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/britains-key-cities-is-devolving-to-mid-sized-cities-the-future-of-economic-growth/
LOCATION:Central 4\, Manchester City Centre\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T101211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T101211Z
UID:4030-1444135500-1444140000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:The North & its Powerhouse: What does devolution mean for Northern cities\, their inhabitants and their institutions?
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nRob Wilson MP\, Minister for Civil Society\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-north-its-powerhouse-what-does-devolution-mean-for-northern-cities-their-inhabitants-and-their-institutions-2/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T100619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T100619Z
UID:4027-1444135500-1444140000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:How can we keep the lights on at the lowest cost to the taxpayer?
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nAndrea Leadsom MP\, Minister for Energy and Climate Change\nRhian Kelly\, Business Environment Director\, CBI\nProfessor Jim Watson\, Research Director\, UK Energy Research Centre\nClaire Duffy\, General Manager\, ESB\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/how-can-we-keep-the-lights-on-at-the-lowest-cost-to-the-taxpayer/
LOCATION:Central 4\, Manchester City Centre\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T095637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150924T130057Z
UID:4025-1444135500-1444140000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:21st Century Health: Unlocking the potential of innovative medicines
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nGeorge Freeman MP\, Minister for Life Sciences\nSir David Amess MP\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/21st-century-health-unlocking-the-potential-of-innovative-medicines/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T093000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T095033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150924T125600Z
UID:4023-1444118400-1444123800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Northern Powerhouse: How can Government\, cities and business work together to deliver growth?
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nAndrew Jones MP\, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport\nLord Ahmad\, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport\nSir David Amess MP\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-northern-powerhouse-how-can-government-cities-and-business-work-together-to-deliver-growth/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T094621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T094621Z
UID:4021-1444080600-1444086000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Five Years Forward: The Future of Healthcare…In conversation with Jeremy Hunt MP
DESCRIPTION:With key speaker: \n\nRt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP\, Secretary of State for Health
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/five-years-forward-the-future-of-healthcarein-conversation-with-jeremy-hunt-mp/
LOCATION:Cobden 3\, Manchester City Centre\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150827T093723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T133148Z
UID:4015-1444073400-1444078800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:How can we build enough homes?
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nBrandon Lewis MP\, Minister of State for Housing and Planning\nStephen Howlett\, Chief Executive\, Peabody\nStephen Teagle\, Managing Director  – Affordable Housing and Regeneration\,\nGalliford Try\nSara Bailey\, Partner\, Trowers & Hamlins\n\n  \nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/how-can-we-build-enough-homes/
LOCATION:Central 3\, Manchester City Centre\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150826T163449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T170329Z
UID:4011-1444073400-1444078800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Better Health Service: Placing people and communities at the heart of care
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nSteve Brine MP\, PPS to the Secretary of State\nDr Dan Poulter MP\, Member for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich (invited)\nJane Abbott\, Group Clinical Director\, Benenden\n\nKindly supported by: \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/a-better-health-service-placing-people-and-communities-at-the-heart-of-care-2/
LOCATION:Central 6\, Central 6\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150826T161903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150826T161903Z
UID:4009-1444067100-1444071600@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Everyone an Owner: The case for mutual models of business
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nLord Francis Maude\, Minister of State for Trade and Investment (invited)\nEd Mayo\, Secretary General\, Co-Operatives UK\nSteve Baker MP\, Treasury Committee (invited)\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/everyone-an-owner-the-case-for-mutual-models-of-business/
LOCATION:Central 6\, Central 6\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150826T161134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150826T161212Z
UID:4006-1444049100-1444053600@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Innovative Healthcare in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:With key speaker: \n\nGeorge Freeman MP\, Minister for Life Sciences\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/innovative-healthcare-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Manchester Mercure\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150826T160520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T161843Z
UID:4005-1444049100-1444053600@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Can city-based devolution transform the lives of the least wealthy in society?
DESCRIPTION:With key speaker: \n\nRob Wilson MP\, Minister for Civil Society\nJulia Unwin\, Joseph Rowntree Foundation\nGeorge Ferguson\, Mayor of Bristol\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/can-city-based-devolution-transform-the-lives-of-the-least-wealthy-in-society-2/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event,Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150826T155620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150826T155620Z
UID:4004-1444049100-1444053600@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Virtue in Business: Restoring the UK as a global leader in business culture
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nAnna Soubry MP\, Minister for Small Business\nAnne Francke\, Chief Executive\, CMI\nRon Beadle\, Professor of Organisation and Business Ethics\, Northumbria University\n\nKindly supported by:
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/virtue-in-business-restoring-the-uk-as-a-global-leader-in-business-culture-2/
LOCATION:Central 6\, Central 6\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151005T093000
DTSTAMP:20260609T223010
CREATED:20150826T155018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150924T124009Z
UID:4000-1444032000-1444037400@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting Britain’s Smallest Businesses: Making sure the self-employed are not left behind
DESCRIPTION:With key speakers: \n\nDavid Morris MP\nMichelle Donelan MP\n\nKindly supported by: \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/supporting-britains-smallest-businesses-making-sure-the-self-employed-are-not-left-behind/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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