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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
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SUMMARY:Why Can't We Grow Our Own: Competition policy in the tech sector
DESCRIPTION:Why Can’t We Grow Our Own: Competition policy in the tech sector #TechSectorJobs \nSpeakers:\n\nGeorge Freeman MP\, Chairman of the All Party Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture\nMarc Pinter-Krainer\, Chief Executive\, One News Page\nJohn Longworth\, Director General\, British Chambers of Commerce\nTim Cowen\, Partner\, Sidley Austin LLP (Chair)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/cant-grow-competition-policy-tech-sector/
LOCATION:Charter 4\, Charter 4\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
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SUMMARY:Keeping the Lights On: A 21st Century energy economy
DESCRIPTION:Keeping the Lights On: A 21st Century energy economy #KeepingTheLightsOn. \nSpeakers:\n\nRt Hon Greg Barker MP\, Minister for Energy & Climate Change @GregBarkerMP\nLaura Sandys MP\, Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister for Energy & Climate Change @LauraSandysMP\nIain Peters\, Managing Director\, Energy First at Centrica\nCaroline Julian\, Head of Research\, ResPublica @CarolineLJulian\n\nCo-hosted with British Gas Energy.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/keeping-lights-21st-century-energy-economy/
LOCATION:Lancaster Suite\, Midland Hotel\, Lancaster Suite\, Midland Hotel\, Peter Street\, Manchester\, M60 2DS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T190000
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SUMMARY:Transforming Social Care: Beyond Personalisation
DESCRIPTION:Transforming Social Care: Beyond Personalisation #TransformingCare \nSpeakers:\n\nRt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP\, Chair of the Health Select Committee\nHelen Sanderson\, Chief Executive\, Helen Sanderson Associates\nJulia Unwin\, Chief Executive\, Joseph Rowntree Foundation\nSteve Scown\, Chief Executive\, Dimensions UK\nAlex Fox\, Chief Executive\, Shared Lives (Chair)\n\nCo-hosted with the Dimensions.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/transforming-social-care-beyond-personalisation/
LOCATION:Derby Suite\, Midland Hotel\, Derby Suite\, Midland Hotel\, Peter Street\, Manchester\, M60 2DS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
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SUMMARY:To be or not to be in the EU?
DESCRIPTION:To be or not to be in the EU? #inoutEU \nSpeakers:\n\nRt Hon Ken Clarke\, Minister without Portfolio @KenClarkeMP\nPeter Bone MP\, Member of Parliament for Wellingborough (Invited) @PeterBoneMP\nDavid Campbell-Bannerman MEP\, Conservative MEP for the Eastern region @DCBMEP\nPeter Wilding\, Director\, British Influence @EuroRealist\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica @Phillip_Blond
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/not-eu/
LOCATION:Charter 4\, Charter 4\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20131001T140000
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SUMMARY:The Economy of Errors: Can understanding human nature help protect consumers
DESCRIPTION:The Economy of Errors: Can understanding human nature help protect consumers #EconomyOfErrors. \nFinancial regulation and enforcement can be a costly endeavour for financial institutions and regulators. Using techniques trialled in behavioural economics to ‘nudge’ market players into good behaviour could both save money and make for a more ethos driven financial sector. This public panel session will discuss how such a change in regulation may be brought about. Throughout the session\, interactive behavioural ‘games’ will be utilised to improve the overall delegate experience. \nSpeakers:\n\nRt Hon Greg Clark\, Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nDavid Mowat MP\, Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nTracey McDermott\, Director of Enforcement and Financial Crime\, FCA\nAndrew Lilico\, Director of European Economics\n\nCo-hosted with Financial Conduct Authority.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/economy-errors-can-understanding-human-nature-help-protect-consumers/
LOCATION:Derby Suite\, Midland Hotel\, Derby Suite\, Midland Hotel\, Peter Street\, Manchester\, M60 2DS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130930T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130930T190000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Growth: How our cities hold the key to economic prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Growth: How our cities hold the key to economic prosperity #UnlockingGrowth. \nSpeakers:\n\nRt Hon Greg Clark MP\, Financial Secretary to the Treasury @GregClarkMP\nBernard Jenkins MP\, Member of Parliament for Harwich and North Essex @BernardJenkin\nProfessor Michael Parkinson CBE\, European Institute for Urban Affairs\, Liverpool John Moores University\nSir Richard Leese\, Leader of Manchester City Council @SirRichardLeese‎\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica (Chair) @Phillip_Blond\n\nCo-hosted with the Core Cities Group.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/unlocking-growth-cities-hold-key-economic-prosperity/
LOCATION:Charter 4\, Charter 4\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130929T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141122T224504Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Public Services: Commissioning for innovation
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Public Services: Commissioning for innovation #BetterPublicServices. \nSpeakers:\n\nRt Hon Nick Hurd MP\, Minister for Civil Society\nRoger Evans\, Deputy Chairman of the Assembly Member\nJoe Irvin\, Chief Executive\, NAVCA\nIndy Johar\, Chief Executive\, The Hub\nJohn Tizard\, Independent Strategic Adviser on Public Policy & Public Services\n\nCo-hosted with National Association for Voluntary and Community Action.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/future-public-services-commissioning-innovation/
LOCATION:Charter 4\, Charter 4\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130929T193000
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SUMMARY:After the Scottish Referendum: The future of devolution
DESCRIPTION:After the Scottish Referendum: The future of devolution #ScottishIndependence. \nSpeakers:\n\nRt Hon David Mundell MP\, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland @DavidMundellMP\nJacob Rees-Mogg MP\, Member of Parliament for North East Somerset\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica @Phillip_Blond\nNat Le Roux\, Director\, The Constitution Society @Con_Soc\nAlan Cochrane\, Scottish Editor\, The Telegraph @AlanCochraneSez
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/scottish-referendum-future-devolution/
LOCATION:Charter 4\, Charter 4\, Manchester Central\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
CATEGORIES:Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130923T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T204035Z
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SUMMARY:4000%: Are payday loans ever in the consumer interest?
DESCRIPTION:4000% Are payday loans ever in the consumer interest? \nOn the back of a recent Office for Fair Trading report on payday loans; the short-term lending sector has come under increased criticism and scrutiny. With some payday lenders exhibiting unethical and unscrupulous behaviour\, it is unclear whether payday lending functions as a crucial form of finance for those on low incomes\, or simply a means of locking the poor into a cycle of debt. With the demand for payday loans apparent\, trust needs to be reinjected into the sector with clear regulations\, ethical practices and clear accountability. \nSpeakers:\n\nChris Evans MP\, Member of Parliament for Islwyn\nYvonne Fovargue MP\, Member of Parliament for Makerfiel\nJoanna Elson\, Chief Executive\, Money Advice Trust\nRussell Hamblin-Boone\, Chief Executive\, Consumer Finance Association\nElaine Moore\, Deputy Editor\, FT Money\, Financial Times (Chair)\n\nCo-hosted with Consumer Finance Association.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/4000-payday-loans-ever-consumer-interest-2/
LOCATION:Thistle Hotel\, Tennyson Room\, Thistle Hotel\, King's Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2GS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130915T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
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SUMMARY:4000%: Are payday loans ever in the consumer interest?
DESCRIPTION:4000% Are payday loans ever in the consumer interest? \nOn the back of a recent Office for Fair Trading report on payday loans; the short-term lending sector has come under increased criticism and scrutiny. With some payday lenders exhibiting unethical and unscrupulous behaviour\, it is unclear whether payday lending functions as a crucial form of finance for those on low incomes\, or simply a means of locking the poor into a cycle of debt. With the demand for payday loans apparent\, trust needs to be reinjected into the sector with clear regulations\, ethical practices and clear accountability. \nCo-hosted with Consumer Finance Association. \nSpeakers:\n\nStephen Knight AM\, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member (Chair)\nJo Swinson MP\, Minister for Employment Relations and Consumer Affairs\nRebecca Taylor MEP\, Member of the European Parliament for Yorkshire and the Humber\nJoanna Elson\, Chief Executive\, Money Advice Trust\nRussell Hamblin-Boone\, Director\, Consumer Finance Association
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/4000-payday-loans-ever-consumer-interest/
LOCATION:Ness Room\, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre\, Exhibition Way\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130910T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130910T170000
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SUMMARY:The Community Renewables Economy: Starting up\, scaling up and spinning out
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report: ‘The Community Renewables Economy: Starting up\, scaling up and spinning out’. Supported by RenewableUK\, Co-operative Energy\, Airvolution and Infinergy\, and drawing on new data based on an independent survey\, the Green Paper sets out the potential GW capacity of community energy in the UK\, and outlines a series of key barriers to market entry. It concludes with a series of innovative policy recommendations for national and local government\, the industry and communities themselves. \nThe paper looks to feed into DECC’s forthcoming Community Energy Strategy\, and the research team has closely engaged with the Energy and Climate Change Committee’s inquiry into Local Energy. \nThe event will take the format of a 10-minute keynote speech\, delivered by the Minister for Energy and Climate Change\, Greg Barker MP\, followed by a panel discussion during which the paper’s author\, practitioners and representatives from across all three major political parties will speak; after this we shall open up the discussion to the delegates. \nThe launch will be a private event\, to which we will be inviting high level representatives from across the industry\, charitable sector\, Parliament and the media.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/community-renewables-economy-starting-scaling-spinning/
LOCATION:Portcullis House\, Wilson Room\, Portcullis House\, London\, SW1A 2JR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130716T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130716T170000
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SUMMARY:Raising the Roof: A new social bar for housing associations
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica hosted a full day ‘thought leaders’ conference\, entitled ‘Raising the Roof’\, which explored and identified a new ‘social bar’ for housing associations\, setting out the sector’s ambitions for the future. \nIn the context of the Localism and Social Value Acts\, and the enormous transformations in welfare and public sector provision\, the conference set out to discuss a new agenda for the role of housing associations in the UK. Discussions built on three of ResPublica’s reports: At the Crossroads: A progressive future for housing associations\, which set out a radical new vision for the affordable housing sector\, Acting on Localism\, which explored out how housing associations can act as vehicles for community ambition\, and Responsible Recovery\, which focussed on housing providers’ central role as catalysts for local economies. \nThe Rt Hon Nick Hurd MP\, Minister for Civil Society made a keynote speech\, followed by five panel sessions discussing topical issues\, including: \n\nInnovation and Regulation in Social Housing\nHome is Where the Health is: Local approaches to health and well-being\nBoosting the Social Economy: Investment and innovation\nPlace Based Growth: Boosting local economies\, transforming place\nThe Future of Employment: Skilling up the next generation\n\nThe event drew together leading politicians\, policy makers\, academics and practitioners setting out new challenges and fresh opportunities for the affordable housing sector in the run up to the next election. \nPanellists included:\nChris White MP\, Sponsor of the Social Value Act; Nadhim Zahawi MP\, Member of the BIS Special Committee; Matthew Bailes\, Director of Regulation\, HCA; Indy Johar\, Co-Founder and Chief Executive\, The Hub; Mike Emmerich\, Chief Executive\, Commission for the New Economy; Stephen Evans\, Director for Skills and Employment\, Working Links\, Stephanie Burras\, Founder and Chief Executive\, Ahead Partnership and Board Member of Leeds City Area LEP; Martin Bright\, Political Editor\, The Jewish Chronicle; Liz Kendall MP\, Shadow Minister for Care and Older People (invited) and Gareth Thomas MP\, Shadow Minister for Civil Society (invited)\, as well as a number of practitioners in the sectors of social economy\, employment\, innovation\, health and social care.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/raising-roof-new-social-bar-housing-associations/
LOCATION:Central London Location
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130710T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20130710T162744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T174426Z
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SUMMARY:Holistic Mission: Social action and the Church of England
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 10th July 2013\, ResPublica launched its latest report\, Holistic Mission: Social Action and the Church of England\, authored by ResPublica Director\, Phillip Blond and ResPublica Research Associate\, James Noyes. The report urges that the Church must be recognised by the state as an enabling institution that plays a crucial role in delivering public goods across the country. It calls on the Church to see this renewed external role as a vital part of its mission for the 21st Century. \nSupported by The Resurgo Trust\, the report explores the value of the social action performed by groups within and connected to the Church of England. To better inform public debate\, the report offers a comprehensive analysis of this activity\, capturing the diverse forms of civic and social engagement carried out by churches and congregations. \nThe report draws out and reaffirms the national narrative of the social and common good\, and the Church’s role in deepening relationships and meeting the needs of those that the state cannot reach alone. \nThe Archbishop of Canterbury\, Justin Welby\, made an opening speech followed by Nick Hurd MP\, the Minister for Civil Society\, a panel discussion featuring politicians\, including Stephen Timms MP\, the Shadow Minister for Employment and the authors of the report\, James Noyes and Phillip Blond. \nKeynote address by The Archbishop of Canterbury\, Justin Welby\n \nKeynote address by Rt Hon Nick Hurd MP\, Minister for Civil Society\n \nOpening remarks by Phillip Blond\, Director of Respublica\n \nSpeeches by the Panel:\n(left to right) Dr James Noyes\, Research Associate\, ResPublica; Rt Rev’d Tim Stevens\, Bishop of Leicester; Ruth Gledhill\, Religion Correspondent\, The Times; Tom Jackson\, Resurgo Social Ventures; Stephen Timms MP\, Shadow Minister for Employment.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/holistic-mission-social-action-church-england/
LOCATION:Lambeth Palace\, Lambeth Palace\, London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130705T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T110657Z
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SUMMARY:Towards the Post-Liberal Future
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Blue Labour Midlands Seminar will take place on the 5th July at the University of Nottingham. ResPublica’s Professor John Milbank\, Dr Adrian Pabst and Caroline Julian will take part in the discussions. \nThe aim of this seminar is to gather Blue Labour thinkers\, supporters and activists to explore and discuss substantive and emerging Blue Labour themes. The aim is to deepen\, enrich and expand upon the themes that constitute the emerging Blue Labour narrative. \nProfessor John Milbank will give the opening address and Lord Glasman will close the conference. Our panel discussions will cover a broad and critical range of concerns such as welfare\, One Nation Labour\, election strategy and the contribution of Catholic Social Teaching. Speakers include: David Goodhart (Demos)\, Caroline Julian (Respublica)\, Daniel Singleton (Faith Action)\, Canon Paul Hackwood (Church Urban Fund)\, James Mumford (CSJ)\, Dan Leighton\, Dr Jon Wilson (Historian\, Kings College London) and Adrian Pabst (University of Kent).
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/towards-post-liberal-future/
LOCATION:University of Nottingham
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130612T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20130612T162118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T172557Z
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SUMMARY:Can Protection Insurance Kick-start Lending?
DESCRIPTION:On 12th June 2013\, ResPublica will launch its latest publication\, Risk Waiver: closing the protection gap and easing the flow of credit\, which explores the potential for insurance protection products to stimulate the credit market. \nRecent Bank of England of England statistics suggest current Government attempts to stimulate the market are having a limited effect on lending to businesses and consumers. What households and small businesses need is a solution to the credit squeeze that tackles the underlying issue\, namely the presence of credit risk in the market. \nCredit protection products\, such as risk waivers\, provide a valuable means of safeguarding consumer and business loans\, closing the ‘protection gap’ whilst at the same time incentivise financial institutions to increase their spending. Can credit protection products kick-start lending? \nThe event will take place at 10.30am in the Attlee Suite\, Portcullis House. Keynote remarks will be made by Heather Wheeler MP and Ian Liddell-Grainger MP\, followed by a panel discussion with Q&A. \nSpeakers include:\n\nIan Liddell-Grainger MP\, Chair\, APPG on Taxation\nHeather Wheeler MP\, Secretary\, the Insurance and Financial Services APPG\nPaul Walsh\, Chief Executive\, CUNA Mutual Europe\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica (Chair)\nEmmanuel Mamatzakis\, Professor of Finance\, University of Sussex\n\nFor any further information\, please do not hesitate to get in touch\, at events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/can-protection-insurance-kick-start-lending/
LOCATION:Portcullis House\, Wilson Room\, Portcullis House\, London\, SW1A 2JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130527T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T110452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T110541Z
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SUMMARY:HowTheLightsGetIn
DESCRIPTION:HowTheLightGetsIn\, the world’s largest philosophy and music festival\, will this year be held between 23rd May and 2nd June. \nResPublica’s Director\, Phillip Blond\, will be speaking at three events on Monday 27th May. \n12.00pm – Politics\, Power\, and Religion\nFrom the divine right of kings to the Protestant work ethic and the exporting of Christianity\, religion has played a key role in the growth of European power. Is turning away from our religious heritage a political mistake\, or would embracing it mean a return to a pre-Enlightenment age? \nResPublica director Phillip Blond\, LSE philosopher Simon Glendinning and sociologist Linda Woodhead debate the political impact and value of religion. \n2.30pm – The Big Bad Wolf\nWhen corporations arrive in a country\, governments celebrate\, for jobs\, security and wealth will surely follow. But is Corporate influence in fact a threat to democracy and a healthy economy? Should nations collaborate to break up monopolies and tighten taxation or would this stifle innovation and leave us all the poorer? \nLeading economic commentator Anatole Kaletsky\, ResPublica director and ‘Red Tory’ Phillip Blond and Marxist political theorist Alex Callinicos put global capitalism on trial. \n5.00pm – The Future of Politics\nFounder of the Red Tory movement and Director of think-tank ResPublica Phillip Blond envisages a new politics.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/howthelightsgetin/
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130418T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T110333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T110421Z
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SUMMARY:Do Christians Really Oppose Gay Marriage?
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 2013 Westminster Faith Debates\, ResPublica’s Chair of Trustees\, Professor John Milbank\, will speak at the event ‘Do Christians really oppose gay marriage?’ on 18th April at 5.30 pm. \nThe discussion will be chaired by the Rt Hon Charles Clarke and Prof Linda Woodhead\, and the other speaker include Professor Stephen Holmes\, Professor Tina Beattie\, and Lord Deben (John Selwyn Gummer).
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/christians-really-oppose-gay-marriage/
LOCATION:The QEIICC\, The QEIICC\, Westminster\, London\, SW1P 3EE
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130409T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T110216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T110257Z
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SUMMARY:Wealth: Blessing or curse?
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica’s Director Phillip Blond will deliver his lecture “Towards a Moral Market” on 9th April\, 7.30pm\, as part of the Hugh Price Hughes Lecture Series 2013\, held at the Hinde Street Methodist Church.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/wealth-blessing-curse/
LOCATION:Hinde Street Methodist Church
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130314T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T110053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T110145Z
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SUMMARY:Business Solent Working Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Business Solent will be hosting their first Working Lunch of 2013 at the Signature Restaurant\, Mercure Dolphin Hotel on 14th March. \nResPublica Fellow Francis Davis will provide an overview on City Deals\, covering what they are\, the political analysis that underpins them\, the bid process and what impact they could have on business.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/business-solent-working-lunch/
LOCATION:Signature Restaurant\, Signature Restaurant\, Mercure Dolphin Hotel\, Southhampton\, SO14 2HN
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130313T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20130313T165159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T172001Z
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SUMMARY:What Does a Mutual Economy Really Look Like?
DESCRIPTION:On 13th March 2013\, ResPublica launched its latest publication\, Making It Mutual\, which showcases the importance of ownership\, mutuality and reciprocity as mainstream principles for the economy and society. \nWith much emphasis on the need for an open and more competitive market\, matched with the democratic deficit faced by many of our public institutions\, the need for more accountable and diverse business models is ever more pressing. The importance of widespread ownership and responsibility are central to achieving social prosperity and economic success\, but as we look forward to the Chancellor’s Budget\, and further reforms to public services\, will such models of ownership play a key part? \nA keynote speech was given by the Rt Hon Francis Maude MP\, Minister for the Cabinet Office\, followed by a panel discussion with speakers including: \n\nRt Hon Dame Tessa Jowell MP\, former Secretary of State for the Department of Culture\, Media and Sport\nGeorge Freeman MP\, Government Adviser on Life Sciences and Chairman of the All Party Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture\nAndrew Burnell\, Chief Executive\, City Health Care Partnership CIC\nMatt Cavanagh\, Head of Public Affairs\, John Lewis Partnership\n\nContributors to the essay collection include Professor Julian Le Grand\, Chair\, Cabinet Office Mutuals Taskforce; Graeme Nuttall\, Government Adviser\, HM Treasury Employee Ownership Advisory Group; Patrick Roach\, Deputy Director General\, NASUWT; Charlie Mayfield\, Chairman\, John Lewis Partnership; and span a number of sectors of society\, such as banking and finance\, education\, retail\, infrastructure and transport\, and media\, culture and sports.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/mutual-economy-really-look-like/
LOCATION:House of Commons\, House of Commons\, Westminster\, London
CATEGORIES:Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130312T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
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SUMMARY:Where Red and Blue Meet
DESCRIPTION:The Anglia Ruskin University is hosting the event “Where red and blue meet; the role of intermediate institutions between the family and the state in British society?” on Tuesday 12th March\, with ResPublica Director Phillip Blond and Lord Glasman. \nLord Glasman and Phillip Blond have both challenged their own political parties and\, through them\, the country to look beyond the traditional left-right split over economic issues. They have encouraged us to look at the social structures to which people belong and in which they are formed and develop virtue. They have challenged the notion that – there is no such thing as society – lying between the family and the state. On this evening they will each present their ideas\, including identifying what they have in common and the distinctive contribution each of them makes. There will then be time for audience interaction\, not merely questions and answers.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/red-blue-meet/
LOCATION:Lord Ashcroft Building\, Lord Ashcroft Building\, Anglia Ruskin University\, Cambridge
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130305T021500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130305T154500
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T105729Z
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SUMMARY:Chartered Institute of Housing: Conference and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:CIH’s South East conference will this year be held in Brighton 5th-7th March. \nResPublica’s Director Phillip Blond will be speaking at the keynote session ‘What kind of society do you want to live in? – levelling up or levelling down?’ on Tuesday 5th March at 2.15pm. \nOther speakers include: Bill Randall\, Brighton and Hove Green Party; Richard Wilkinson\, Professor Emeritus of Social Epidemiology\, University of Nottingham Medical School and Non- Executive Director and co-founder of The Equality Trust.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/chartered-institute-housing-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel\, Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel\, Brighton
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130304T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20130304T164158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T171918Z
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SUMMARY:How Will Welfare Reform Affect Local Communities?
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica’s event ‘How Will Welfare Reform Affect Local Communities?’ will take the form of a 90 minute panel discussion with Q&A. It will explore the community implications of welfare reform and ask whether we need localism policies that take into account reciprocal welfare measures and local employment markets which include informal work and volunteering. \nThe ‘strivers and shirkers’ narrative underscores a widespread desire for a fairer economy which rewards hard work and participation in society\, yet all too unfortunately is a debate fuelled by individualism. Meanwhile the recent Public Accounts Select committee report and the Court of Appeal ruling on the work programme have exposed contradictions in public attitudes and expectations of employment\, welfare and work. \nThe event will ask whether a more community-based approach\, which takes into account the economic implications of localism\, would provide solutions that work for local communities and labour markets. \nThe discussion will provide an opportunity to discuss the findings of ResPublica’s latest report\, Responsible recovery: A social contract for local growth. This report is based on the premise that economic growth must be balanced with social prerogatives\, and that addressing growth and employment on a local level requires a deeper and more widespread application of localism. \nSpeakers include:\n\nStephen Timms MP\, Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions\nKate Green MP\, Shadow Minister for Equalities\nJess Steele\, Director of Strategy\, Locality\nShiv Malik\, Correspondent\, The Guardian\nJulian Dobson\, author of ResPublica report Responsible Recovery: A social contract for local growth\nMatthew Gardiner\, Chief Executive\, Trafford Housing Trust\n\nKindly supported by: Trafford Housing Trust\, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing\, Cross Keys Homes\, and Placeshapers.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/will-welfare-reform-affect-local-communities/
CATEGORIES:Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130226T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130226T131500
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T105508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T105709Z
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SUMMARY:What Is the New Role for Housing Associations?
DESCRIPTION:The National Housing Federation’s Leaders’ Forum and Exhibition 2013 will this year be held over the 25th and 26th of February at Grange Tower Bridge Hotel\, Tower Hamlets. \nThe Leaders’ Forum is a gathering place for chief executives and chairs of the housing sector to network and learn from a range of high-profile and inspirational speakers from media\, political and housing backgrounds. \nAs part of this event ResPublica Director Phillip Blond will feature on a panel titled “What is the new role for housing associations?“. \nWhat is the point of the existence for housing associations if providing affordable\, social housing is placed out of reach by government reforms in large swathes of the country? With the further sell off of social housing\, is social housing still a viable option in the UK? This session examines the future for the sector\, both politically and economically. \nOther panellists include Geeta Nanda\, Chief Executive of Thames Valley Housing and Grainia Long\, Chief Executive of the CIH. The panel will be chaired by David Orr of the National Housing Federation.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/new-role-housing-associations/
LOCATION:Grange Tower Bridge Hotel\, Grange Tower Bridge Hotel\, Tower Hamlets\, London
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20130212T172733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T153718Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of the Press: Does hyperlocal deserve the hype?
DESCRIPTION:Local newspapers play an important social role in our communities\, reporting on local issues which would otherwise go unnoticed by the national press and holding local services and politicians up to close scrutiny. In his investigation of the British press Lord Leveson warned that their demise would be a huge setback for democracy. However\, despite their position in the heart of the community\, sales of local newspapers are in free-fall with the latest figures showing a 10% annual decrease. \nIs it now time for a re-think into the way that local media interacts with society? As social media and citizen journalism become ever-more present in everyday social\, political and economic interactions\, how can local media make better use of new technology and innovative practice\, and harness crowd-sourced and civic platforms to inspire a collective exchange? \nIn partnership with the Carnegie UK Trust\, panellists were asked to explore how local media currently interacts with public life\, and to consider innovative ways in which communities can take control of and transform the social\, political and economic spheres through ground-breaking citizen journalism. They were also invited to discuss the challenges for local media in maintaining the ethical standards in reporting and governance that have singled it out from much of the criticism levelled at the national press\, as well as to examine how local media can continue to enrich and uphold our democratic system. \nThe panel:\n\nMartyn Evans\, Chief Executive Carnegie Trust UK (chair)\nHelen Goodman MP\, Shadow Minister for Culture\, Media and Sport\nGeoff Mulgan\, Chief Executive\, NESTA\nJoanna Geary\, Head of Social Media and Online Communities\, The Guardian\nDavid Minton\, Director\, The Leisure Database\n\nThe importance and value of local journalism\nThe panellists were of a shared opinion that local media has a very valuable role to play in society. The Shadow Minister for Culture\, Media and Sports\, Helen Goodman MP\, stressed its important contribution to the local community and identity\, as well as its role in holding people to account. Hyperlocal media can also include those who are otherwise excluded from mainstream debates\, and appeal to issues that people really care about. She made the case that local news outlets should be identified as ‘community assets’ under the Localism Act. \nHelen Goodman was more doubtful about reporting of an extremely localised nature\, positing that this would often be better done face-to-face; this point was disputed by Geoff Mulgan\, who maintained that there is demand for such reporting on a scale even smaller than traditional local media. More generally\, he cited the work of OfCom over the past 15 years which highlights the fact that local (rather than national or international) news can be identified as the main gap in the news market\, which the public wish to see filled. \nThe Guardian’s Joanna Geary focused on the great variety to be found among those involved in local news reporting\, and made the point that use of the blanket term ‘hyperlocal’ for their work creates a problem by not reflecting the diversity of local media outlets. In addition\, she and David Minton\, Director of The Leisure Darabase\, both drew attention to the influence of mobile technology in this arena\, and the difficulties and opportunities which this has raised for large news companies and smaller local enterprises. \nDavid Minton in particular emphasised the impact of the mobile phone in enabling people to reach out to a highly targeted audience and offer them information very specific to their location with immediate effect. He provided an illustrative example of this based on his own involvement in setting up the Splashpath website and app. Many subscribers use Splashpath to give feedback on their experiences of swimming pools\, including by indicating their own personal challenges\, and providing comments and criticisms. This information\, once compiled\, is not only a helpful service and community for pool users\, but is also of significant value to pool operators. \nStarting up and scaling up hyperlocal media\nThe difficulties of establishing a workable capital model for hyperlocals formed a significant part of the discussion. All of the panellists were broadly optimistic that there is a viable economic future for local journalism\, but the varied nature of the sector generated similarly varied opinions and conclusions about which would be the most fertile direction. \nHelen Goodman MP concentrated on the underlying popularity and positive economics of local newspapers\, despite their apparent decline in circulation. In terms of practical solutions for funding\, she indicated that public subsidy for local journalism was not on the agenda; instead she showed an interest in pursuing structural changes in order to facilitate greater co-operation between local journalists and news companies\, and to rework the existing competition rules. On the latter point\, she proposed a new system based on thresholds\, so that papers whose overall circulation (whether online or in print) falls within a particular bracket should be subject to a corresponding level of regulation – such a system could thereby address the existing problems both of treating online and hard-copy publication differently without justification\, and of subjecting local newspapers to excessive and unworkable levels of regulation similar to the national press. \nGeoff Mulgan echoed Helen Goodman MP’s remarks in stressing the need to ‘rewire’ the economy of hyperlocals\, and asserting that this did not mean implementing any public funding. He then went further by criticising recent governments for being blind to the transformation required in regulation of the sector due to the internet. \nBeyond regulation\, he expressed interest in experimentation with various capital models\, and pinpointed a number of potential streams of revenue (including classifieds\, other advertising and subscriptions)\, although he was sceptical about finding a model which might encourage professional journalists to report on extremely local issues. He also reflected on the financial success of The Guardian’s model\, which involves aggregating a number of local news pieces with other material and advertising. Finally\, he commented that there is promise in the future emergence of co-operatives and new business structures for hyperlocals. \nDavid Minton expanded on the topic of the ability to generate revenue from subscription sites\, based largely on his experience of the targeted audience model which he outlined in the Splashpath example. According to this model\, if a site can offer the free subscription and targeted material which people want\, then it will be able both to retain an audience and to look for a way to make money out of the content generated by its users\, which may be valuable to others. \nOn the other hand\, a large number of so-called ‘hyperlocal’ news providers are set up by local reporters who are perhaps unaware that there is any money to be made from this activity\, and who are motivated by a passion for journalism or a particular subject rather than for any monetary reason – a point that was made by Joanna Geary. So although increasing numbers of people do appear to be trying to develop successful businesses out of hyperlocals\, funding may be only a side issue for these voluntary providers. \nThe future of hyperlocal media\nThe general conclusion of the panellists was optimism about the future of hyperlocal media\, although perceptions of their future character and confidence on specific issues varied between individuals. David Minton envisaged a future where hyperlocals find business success by exploiting the significant avenues open to them for growth through providing useful and relevant information to exceedingly targeted audiences. \nGeoff Mulgan was similarly optimistic that\, in light of the popular disposition to experiment with business models and the latest media and technology developments\, someone is going to find a way to make hyperlocals profitable and the industry will become consolidated\, which may well mean that in the future the sector will look very different. New structures\, potentially in the form of co-operatives\, could become the key local hubs of the future\, supplanting actual physical locations and even challenging the legitimacy of local councils. In terms of wider issues in national reporting and accountability\, Geoff posited the question: what type of intervention is needed to draw out the ‘public good’? Could hyperlocal media\, and a diverse range of outlets\, play a role in re-establishing trust and positive participation with the local and general population? \nHelen Goodman MP laid particular emphasis on the ability of technology to give small groups of people a tremendous voice and the power to respond to issues which concern them\, and despite having had initial reservations prior to the panel event\, ultimately expressed confidence about potential for growth in this area.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/future-press-hyperlocal-deserve-hype/
LOCATION:Westminster
CATEGORIES:Virtue
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130208T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130208T161500
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
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SUMMARY:Local Public Services Conference and Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION:This year’s CIPR Conference will be held between the 7th and 8th of February at City Hall in Bristol. \nThe conference is structured so delegates can build their own programme to make sure that it’s relevant to their work. Whether delegates are from a rural or urban area\, district\, county\, city\, or London borough\, whether they are a Head of Communications or just starting out in their first job\, they will be able to choose the sessions that best suit their personal development. \nAt 3.30 pm on Friday the 8th of February ResPublica Director Phillip Blond – the author of Red Tory\, and the brains behind David Cameron’s ‘Big Society’ – will deliver the closing keynote speech about the evolving role of local public services and the implications of the Social Value Act\, which he played a large part in developing.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/local-public-services-conference-excellence-awards/
LOCATION:City Hall\, City Hall\, College Green\, Bristol\, LA1 1TH
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130130T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T103211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T103357Z
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SUMMARY:Red Toryism: Has Cameron Delivered?
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica’s Director Phillip Blond will be appearing as the guest speaker for the first Conservative Future Young Professionals event of 2013\, held at the exclusive Aura Mayfair Club on Wednesday 30th January 2013 at 6.30pm. \nThe subject of Phillip’s speech will be: “Red Toryism: Has Cameron Delivered?” \nTickets are £10 (excluding a small transactional fee)\, and include a complimentary drink on arrival\, canapés\, and complimentary entry to the Club for the remainder of the evening. If still available\, tickets will be £15 on the door. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Tickets are limited so buy early to avoid disappointment. \nMore information on Aura Mayfair can be found here here.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/red-toryism-cameron-delivered/
LOCATION:Aura Mayfair\, Aura Mayfair\, 48-49 St James's Street\, London\, SW1A 1JT
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T103015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T103122Z
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SUMMARY:Has the Traditional Family Had Its Day?
DESCRIPTION:Intelligence Squared and Google are proud to launch the second in their new series of monthly ‘Versus’ debates. A panel of world experts will debate the motion: ‘The Traditional Family Has Had Its Day: gay parents\, single parents\, communes – anything goes!’ \nCan children thrive in any type of loving domestic set-up? Or do children need the stability of the nuclear family in order to flourish? Our audience will decide. Make your voice heard online via Google or vote on the Versus YouTube page. \nResPublica Director Phillip Blond will be speaking Against the Motion alongside Ann Atkins. Writer and actor Charlie Condou and psychotherapist Phillippa Perry will be arguing For. The speakers will be joined by a panel of experts including Professor Susan Bolombok\, Roman Catholic Archbishop John Onaiyekan and Glenn Stanton\, Director of Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. \nCheck out the trailer below then cast your vote!
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/traditional-family-day/
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130122T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20130122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T170304
CREATED:20141124T102746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T102937Z
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SUMMARY:Europe of Tomorrow: The new way of thinking
DESCRIPTION:Held on the 22nd January 2013\, the 10th Vienna Congress com.sult will bring together prominent figures to discuss future-relevant topics\, and form a highly attractive network of executives and decision-makers. The Congress will discuss the issue of how to create a new way of thinking with the objective to overcome impediments to reforms and taking right decisions while competing for the brightest minds and tomorrow’s products. The multifaceted agenda including panel discussions and workshops with experts offers a wealth of topics and is the ideal meeting place for managers\, consultants and the media. \nResPublica Director Phillip Blond will be giving a keynote speech at 11am. \nPhillip Blond stated:\nWe have to restructure Europe in a way that will allow us to deal with the region’s divergent economic development and competitiveness. Centralised reforms will compound rather than address the problem because they will further penalise those countries at the periphery of Europe’s economy and make it even more impossible to tackle the capital and trade imbalances that lie behind the current crisis. A one-size-fits- all approach to the euro crisis will only lead to anti-European populism and a political revolt against the centre. Instead\, we need to give countries the ability to be responsible for themselves again. \nOther speakers include H.S.H. Prince Hans- Adam II of Liechtenstein\, President Václav Klaus\, Jerzy Buzek\, Nabeel Shaath\, Jan Zielonka and many more.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/europe-tomorrow-new-way-thinking/
CATEGORIES:Staff Appearances
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