• What do automation and AI mean for the future of work?

    Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad St, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Backing Beauty: What should our towns and cities look like in the future?

    Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad St, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Our 2018 Conservative Party Conference fringe programme in one place

    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: […]

  • Why a National Asbestos Database can and should be established

    Online Event

    We have called for Government to establish a central register of all asbestos currently in place in public buildings across the UK (including schools, hospitals and social housing). In response to this the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) stated: ‘It is not clear what additional benefits a national database would have over . Given the […]

  • The future of post-liberalism; an international seminar

    Online Event

    Societal, political, and economic turmoil appear to be the norm for the foreseeable future and the situation is only being enhanced by the effects of the current pandemic crisis. A paradigm shift is much needed, for societies and governments, national and local, to be able to address the issues that will continue to arise. Joined […]

  • The Future of Place-Based Devolution in England

    Online Event

      https://youtu.be/enAL1BXttWs The event will aim to be a high-level discussion on the future of place-based devolution in England. Despite most large metro-regions in England having secured devolution deals, central government has failed to deliver radical reform at the pace and scale required. Many places including mid-sized cities, districts, and counties have been left behind. […]

  • Post-liberalism in the UK

    Online Event

    https://youtu.be/jJzmQOUdY8M Societal, political, and economic turmoil appear to be the norm for the foreseeable future and the situation is only being enhanced by the effects of the current pandemic crisis. A paradigm shift is much needed, for societies and governments, national and local, to be able to address the issues that will continue to arise. […]

  • Beyond the failures of liberal feminism

    Online Event

    Feminism is at a crossroads. In terms of rights and representation, things have never been better for women in the UK. But ‘progress’ is not linear – in fact, ‘progress’ is an illusion. And it is becoming increasingly apparent that a liberal doctrine that prioritises freedom above all else is not necessarily the answer to […]