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SUMMARY:Tomorrow's Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tomorrow’s Democracy\, a conference on Monday 5th November\, in the City of Newport\, South Wales. \nWe are delighted to be partnering with Newport City Council to deliver Tomorrow’s Democracy\, the inaugural event of what is hoped to be an annual Festival of Democracy in Newport. \nThe conference will explore where democracy is today and where it is headed next\, in the city that is strongly associated with the Chartist movement in the 1800s. Given the continuous rise of populism\, which has caused a crisis in liberal democracy\, there has never been a more important time for insightful discussion and debate about how democracy is working and what might need to change to ensure its survival. \n— \nThe questions that will be debated include: \n\nCan deliberative democracy inspire greater participation in politics?\nIs global democracy dead?\nIs Devolution the answer to taking back control?\nIs the internet poisonous to democracy?\nWould more diversity in politics lead to increased political engagement?\n\n— \nOur keynote speakers include: \n\n\nCllr. Debbie Wilcox\, Leader\, Newport City Council\nChloe Smith MP\, Minister for the Constitution\nMatthew Taylor\, Chief Executive\, RSA\nPaul Mason\, Journalist\, Author\, and Political Commentator\nBobby Duffy\, Policy Institute Director\, King’s College London\n\nThe full programme and speaker line up is available to view here: http://pk3p4c.attendify.io/# \nRegister your place via our Eventbrite page for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tomorrows-democracy-democratiaeth-yfory-registration-48947750038 \nDownload our Digital Delegate pack here: https://www.respublica.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Digital-Delegate-Pack-Tomorrows-Democracy.pdf \nThe Conference is FREE to attend. Please don’t hesitate to pass details of the Conference on to others you believe would be interested attending. \n\n— \nIf you would like any further information don’t hesitate to contact the External Affairs Team at ResPublica at ea@respublica.org.uk or 020 3857 8310.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/tomorrows-democracy-conference/
LOCATION:The Riverfront\, Kingsway\, Newport\, Wales\, NP20 1HG
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T170000
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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:20260501T102849
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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:20260501T102849
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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:20260501T102849
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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:20260501T102849
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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:20260501T102849
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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:20260501T102849
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:20260501T102849
CREATED:20180914T170117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T114338Z
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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:20260501T102849
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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:20260501T102849
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180912T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20180831T085412Z
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SUMMARY:Credit Emancipation - Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the launch of our new report on Credit Emancipation. In this report we make recommendations to address the problems of unaffordable credit\, pay-day loans\, financial exclusion\, indebtedness and in-work poverty and how they are negatively affecting individuals and communities in the UK. \nOur research argues that improving aggregate credit scores at the local authority level can improve individual wellbeing\, workforce productivity and wider economic development and place-making. \nThe event is taking place on Wednesday 12th September in the Grimond Room of Portcullis House in Parliament from 15.30-17.00. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, including the following speakers: \n\nYvonne Fovargue MP\, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Debt and Personal Finance\nMark Morrin\, Principal Research Consultant\, ResPublica and Report Author\nAsesh Sarkar\, Co-Founder and Chief Executive\, Salary Finance\n(Invited) John Glen MP\, Economic Secretary to the Treasury\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across the media\, industry and local stakeholders. \nPlease arrive promptly at 15:15 for a 15.30 start. We also advise 20 minutes to get through security. \nFind further information and register for places on our Eventbrite page for the launch event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/escape-velocity-growing-salfords-creative-economy-report-launch-2-2/
LOCATION:Grimond Room\, Portcullis House\, Parliament\, 1 Parliament Street\, Westminster\, London\, SW1A 2JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180906T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180906T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20180831T084525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T084651Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Home to Roost: The British Poultry Meat Industry After Brexit - Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the launch of our new report on the British Poultry Sector post-Brexit. In this report we outline how the future of the British poultry sector is dependent on the final deal that is struck between the UK and EU upon our departure next year. \nThe event is taking place on Thursday 6th September in Parliament (Room CR08) from 16.00-17.30. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, including the following speakers: \n\nBaroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG\, Chairman\, Red Tractor and Business Minister 2014-2016; Treasury Minister 2016-2017\nBill Esterson MP\, Shadow Minister for International Trade\nRichard Griffiths\, Chief Executive\, British Poultry Council\nJoe Cowen\, Policy & Research Advisor\, ResPublica and Report Author\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across the media\, industry and local stakeholders. \nPlease arrive promptly at 15:45 for a 16:00 start. We also advise 20 minutes to get through security. \nFind further information and register for places on our Eventbrite page for the launch event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/escape-velocity-growing-salfords-creative-economy-report-launch-2/
LOCATION:Committe Room 8\, Houses of Parliament\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20180215T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T154807Z
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SUMMARY:Why Liberalism Failed - Phillip Blond in Conversation with Professor Patrick Deneen
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Grimond Room of Portcullis House in Parliament on the evening of Tuesday 12th June for an ‘In Conversation with…’ event with our Director Phillip Blond and Professor Patrick Deneen. Professor Deneen teaches political philiosphy at the University of Notre Dame in the United States and is the author of a new book\, ‘Why Liberalism Failed’. \nThe book has provoked a lot of debate on the other side of the Atlantic and Professor Deneen will be discussing the central premise of the book – ‘Liberalism has failed — not because it fell short\, but because it was true to itself. It has failed because it has succeeded.’ – following its UK publication in April. \nPlease arrive promptly at 17:45 for a 18:00 start. \nAlso please note\, we advise leaving 20 minutes to get through security. \nThe entrance to Portcullis House is located at point 4 on this map – https://www.parliament.uk/documents/facilities/maps/colmap.pdf \nPlease contact events@respublica.org.uk if you would like further information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nBest wishes\, \nThe ResPublica team \nPlease register for places on our Eventbrite page for the event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/liberalism-failed-phillip-blond-conversation-professor-patrick-deneen/
LOCATION:Portcullis House\, Wilson Room\, Portcullis House\, London\, SW1A 2JR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20171128T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T100335Z
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SUMMARY:Escape Velocity: Growing Salford’s Creative Economy - Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report Escape Velocity: Growing Salford’s Creative Economy. The report makes the case for continued Government and private sector investment in Salford’s digital and creative industries to safeguard and grow the already impressive cluster that has built up around MediaCityUK. The report also highlights Salford as a leading example of the value of cities and regions specialising in areas where they have a competitive advantage – investing in\, and supporting those sectors where they can reasonably hope to compete with London and internationally. \nThe event will be an evening reception featuring remarks from: \n\nPaul Dennett\, City Mayor of Salford\nCllr Sean Anstee\, Leader of Trafford Council\nPhillip Blond\, Director of ResPublica\nCat Lewis\, CEO & Executive Producer of Nine Lives Media\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across the media\, industry and local stakeholders. Spaces will be strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come\, first serve basis. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. \nRefreshments will be served from 6pm and remarks from the speakers will begin at 6.30pm with the remaining time until 7.30pm for networking. \nPlease register for places on our Eventbrite page for the launch event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/escape-velocity-growing-salfords-creative-economy-report-launch/
LOCATION:The Landing\, MediaCityUK – Salford
CATEGORIES:Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171120T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20171106T145111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T132613Z
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SUMMARY:Heartbeats on the High Street - Community Pharmacy Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report on Community Pharmacy in which we make the case for community pharmacies as a first port of call in primary care. Our research argues that the NHS can no longer afford to overlook the role that community pharmacies can play in reducing the cost burden on taxpayers and the capacity burden on GPs. Community Pharmacy has an opportunity to better communicate its role\, and increase the recognition of its services and representation among policy makers. We believe it is time to make the social and economic case for clinical\, personal and community-led pharmacy. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, with the following confirmed speakers: \n\nSir Kevin Barron MP\, Chair – All Party Parliamentary Group on Pharmacy\nDr Lawrence Brad\, RCGP Clinical Representative\nHeather Henry\, Queen’s Nurse and Chair\, New NHS Alliance\nAndrew McCracken\, Head of Communications\, National Voices\nGraham Phillips\, Superintdendent\, Manor Pharmacy Group\nDr James Noyes\, Report Author\, ResPublica (Chair)\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across national and local government\, the media and industry. Spaces will be strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come\, first serve basis. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To RSVP for tickets\, please contact Brendon Marsh at events@respublica.org.uk. \nAlternatively you can register for places on our Eventbrite page for the launch event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/case-community-pharmacy-report-launch/
LOCATION:The Landing\, MediaCityUK – Salford
CATEGORIES:Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171102T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20171027T101740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171027T101741Z
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SUMMARY:Appetite for Global Success: How food and drink manufacturing through the industrial strategy can feed UK prosperity and serve global needs
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report on the importance and strength of the Food and Drink manufacturing sector and its role in the entire food chain\, with the contribution to jobs\, exports and economic footprint across the UK\, including representing 17% of all manufacturing and 6.7% of exports. It outlines the challenges and opportunities for the sector\, as well as how the Industrial Strategy can support the industry. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, with the following confirmed speakers: \n\nAndrew Jones MP\, Exchequer Secretary with a remit for Industrial Strategy at HM Treasury\nGeorge Eustice MP\, Minister of State for Agriculture\, Fisheries and Food\, Department for Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs\nAngela Smith MP\, Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee\nJake Sumner\, Associate Director – Industrial Strategy and report author\, ResPublica\nIan Rayson\, Corporate Communications Director\, Nestlé UK\nAngela Coleshill\, Competitiveness Director\, Food and Drink Federation\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across national and local government\, the media and industry. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To inquire for tickets\, email events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/appetite-global-success-food-drink-manufacturing-industrial-strategy-can-feed-uk-prosperity-serve-global-needs/
LOCATION:The Landing\, MediaCityUK – Salford
CATEGORIES:Prosperity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170718T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170718T121500
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20170627T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T084858Z
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SUMMARY:The Case for Community Pharmacy\, with the Rt Hon Sir Kevin Barron MP
DESCRIPTION:A rising demand for healthcare services\, combined with an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of chronic ailments like diabetes\, is stretching the capacity of NHS England. At the same time\, pressures on central and local health budgets have restricted the ability to train\, hire and retain enough doctors and nurses to meet the country’s health needs. \nThere is a transformative potential of community pharmacies in their ability to offer a range of comparable healthcare services to GPs at a fraction of the cost to Government. A more proactive role for community pharmacies could represent a workable solution for shrinking local health budgets within the areas of greatest need. \nWe will be joined by the Rt Hon Sir Kevin Barron MP\, Chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group\, at our roundtable\, which will feed into ResPublica’s work on this matter. \nThis event is by invitation only. To request a place please email events@respublica.org.uk
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/case-community-pharmacy-rt-hon-sir-kevin-barron-mp/
CATEGORIES:ResPublica Policy Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170717T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20170628T150319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T091810Z
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SUMMARY:Backing Beauty Reception: Beauty and Public Policy
DESCRIPTION:– hosted by ResPublica\, the Woodland Trust and the National Trust \nwith \nRt Hon John Hayes CBE MP\, Minister of State for the Department of Transport\nPhillip Blond\, Director of ResPublica\nDame Helen Ghosh DCB\, Director General of the National Trust\nAustin Brady\, Director of Conservation & External Affairs of the Woodland Trust\n  \nWe believe that beauty should play a central role at the heart of the planning system and public policy more broadly. Beginning with the publication of our 2015 report A Community Right to Beauty\, and continuing with our Backing Beauty Commission\, our organisations have examined the benefits of building beauty into public policy\, and considered how this can be achieved at a practical level\, making recommendations to policymakers on issues including house building\, national and neighbourhood planning policy\, and community rights. \nDuring the last Parliament\, developments such as the increased political attention given to housing policy and public concern over the future of parks have brought questions of beauty to the forefront of debates over the future of both the natural and built environment. With a new Parliament now elected\, this event offered a chance to both review the developments of recent years and to look ahead to the challenges and opportunities facing the Government in this space. \nYou can find the Minister’s speech at our event here. \n\n.@res_publica Director @Phillip_Blond kicks off our reception – beauty is no longer marginal in public policy he argues #webackbeauty pic.twitter.com/bJoGpSCxnv \n— Backing Beauty (@webackbeauty) July 17\, 2017 \n \n\n\n‘Beauty at every turn\, and at every stop’ – John Hayes MP putting beauty into practice in his Ministerial role #webackbeauty \n— ResPublica (@res_publica) July 17\, 2017 \n \nJohn Haynes MP\, Minister for Transport: ‘We have lost faith in beauties as we have lost faith in ideals’ @res_publica #BackingBeauty @NALC pic.twitter.com/YXFXIBeyls \n— Ben Murray (@BenHudsonMurray) July 17\, 2017 \n \n\nGood to hear @helenghosh promote good design – “Do ordinary well” at #webackbeauty @res_publica event. Beauty is in National Parks’ DNA pic.twitter.com/5vXaMLYsZa \n— NationalParksEngland (@natparksengland) July 17\, 2017 \n \n\nNature is a part of our culture and history says Austin Brady of @WoodlandTrust at #webackbeauty reception @res_publica @nationaltrust pic.twitter.com/iDeegxOFGV \n— Nessa of Two Evils (@nessaoftwoevils) July 17\, 2017 \n \nPress coverage of the speeches:\n\nMinister urges motorway service areas to serve local food | Forecourt Trader\nMotorway service stations revamp will ‘bring beauty at every turn\,’ says John Hayes | Daily Express\nGovernment minister takes up Prince of Wales’ battle against ugly architecture | The Telegraph\nTransport minister: Benedict XVI was right about relativism | Catholic Herald\nTransport minister hits out at ‘crass’ planners | Planning Resource\nJohn Hayes: Beauty should be at the heart of all we do | Spalding Today
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/backing-beauty-reception-beauty-public-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170712T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20170622T114355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T134956Z
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SUMMARY:Britain's Global Future: the diplomatic impact of UK civil society
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report on British soft power and the vital role of institutions in British foreign policy. It explores the unique position of British institutions in stabilising nations and how\, when properly configured and supported\, institutions such as the BBC\, British Council\, universities and museums\, can provide mediation in some of the most socially\, culturally and economically fragmented parts of the world. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, with the following confirmed speakers: \n\nStephen Gethins MP\, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Europe\nCrispin Blunt MP\, Acting Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee (invited)\nAnthony Smith CMG\, CEO of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy\nCaroline Nursey\, CEO of BBC Media Action\nSir Ciarán Devane\, Chief Executive of the British Council\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across national and local government\, the media and industry. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To inquire for tickets\, email events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/britains-global-future-diplomatic-impact-uk-civil-society/
LOCATION:House of Commons\, House of Commons\, Westminster\, London
CATEGORIES:Virtue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20170130T165106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T163746Z
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SUMMARY:Boardrooms\, bonuses and the bottom line: New models of corporate governance to secure stronger economic performance
DESCRIPTION:with \nChuka Umunna MP\, former Shadow Business Secretary\nSir Vince Cable\, former Business Secretary\nRichard Fuller MP\, member of BEIS Select Committee\nRobert Hodgkinson\, Executive Director\, ICAEW\nAimee Donnellan\, Banking Correspondent\, Sunday Times\nJake Sumner\, Senior Associate – Industrial Strategy\, ResPublica (Chair) \nThe UK is recognised as having a world-leading corporate governance framework\, but domestic scandals regarding the ownership\, management and conduct of businesses – ranging from retailers to football clubs – have called this into question. The Prime Minister’s pledge to hold the private sector to account is at the heart securing an economy that works for everyone. Getting corporate governance right will be fundamental to promoting virtuous practice\, spreading ownership more widely\, increasing productivity\, and strengthening the UK’s competitive advantage. But this will entail moving beyond simply consolidating existing arrangements and improving shareholder engagement on executive pay. \nResPublica was delighted to be joined in Parliament by Chuka Umunna MP\, former Shadow Business Secretary\, and Sir Vince Cable\, former Business Secretary\, to discuss the way forward for corporate governance in the UK. Ahead of the Government’s response to its Corporate Governance Green Paper; during the consultation of the Industrial Strategy Green Paper; and ahead of Government triggering Article 50\, the event came in a vital period for shaping the future of the UK’s domestic economic policy. \nJake Sumner\, the Chair and ResPublica’s Senior Associate – Industrial Strategy\, has written his reflections on the event and the broader governance climate here. \nHighlights \n \n\nA full house for our @res_publica and @ICAEW Corporate Governance event in Parliament. @Phillip_Blond giving opening remarks #RPBusiness pic.twitter.com/UTfyO7Ifue \n— James Noyes (@JRANoyes) February 21\, 2017 \n \n\nWe have an economic system which is not delivering for enough people in our country\, @ChukaUmunna tells @res_publica @ICAEW #RPbusiness pic.twitter.com/a6LP4XbRth \n— Stuart Macnaughtan (@smacnaughtan) February 21\, 2017 \n \n\nResPublica has been ahead of the game on this agenda\, and recent changes are testament to their influence – @ChukaUmunna #RPbusiness \n— ResPublica (@res_publica) February 21\, 2017 \n \n\nThis morning\, DeHavilland is hearing from @ChukaUmunna\, @vincecable & @ICAEW at @res_publica event on #corporategovernance! #RPbusiness pic.twitter.com/phZdbKB0yH \n— DeHavilland (@DeHavilland) February 21\, 2017 \n \n\nLabour market reform should be central to the industrial strategy\, says Richard Fuller\, given its obviously a crucial issue of next 20 years \n— ResPublica (@res_publica) February 21\, 2017 \n \n\nGreat summary from Richard Fuller MP – there’s a chill wind in the corporate world as the social contract that has held sway begins to break \n— ResPublica (@res_publica) February 21\, 2017 \n \n\nPolitical parties should have continuity. 1 of disappointing things about this gov is ind strat. We are starting from scratch @vincecable pic.twitter.com/llD0QkLVCW \n— Aimee Donnellan (@aimeedonnellan) February 21\, 2017 \n \n\nGood meeting @res_publica and @ICAEW on #corporategovernance. Coalition reforms positive but need tough action on executive pay greed. \n— Vince Cable (@vincecable) February 21\, 2017 \nIn partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/new-models-corporate-governance/
LOCATION:Westminster
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20170203T101916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T103653Z
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SUMMARY:Regional manufacturing and the Industrial Strategy\, with Iain Wright MP
DESCRIPTION:As the place dimension of industrial strategy comes into clearer view\, we aim to develop a picture of the different models of growth that will suit different parts of the country\, backed up by predictable and strong national regulation. \nOur focus is particularly relevant for industries with multiple sites across the UK\, many in non-urban areas or on the urban fringe\, dealing with the twin challenges of developing sustainable economies and places. \nWe will be joined by Iain Wright MP\, Chair of the Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee\, at our roundtable\, which will feed into ResPublica’s work on this matter.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/regional-manufacturing-industrial-strategy-iain-wright-mp/
CATEGORIES:ResPublica Policy Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170202T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20170112T143743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170112T145517Z
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SUMMARY:Britain’s Diplomatic Strength: Harnessing soft power in a post-Brexit world\, with Crispin Blunt MP
DESCRIPTION:Institutions are uniquely effective at stabilising nations. When properly configured and supported\, British institutions – such as the BBC\, British Council\, universities and museums – can provide mediation in some of the most socially\, culturally and economically fragmented parts of the world. But this current and potential impact is not fully recognised by the UK. We believe that a new platform for understanding and more effectively harnessing such institutions could be part of Britain’s vital global reach in the years to come. \nWe will be joined by Crispin Blunt MP\, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee\, at our roundtable\, which will feed into ResPublica’s work on the case for soft power. \nTo request a place at this roundtable please contact our Events team at events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/britains-diplomatic-strength-harnessing-soft-power-post-brexit-world-crispin-blunt-mp/
CATEGORIES:ResPublica Policy Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20161214T144718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170112T143244Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling Air Pollution - A national and local approach\, with Neil Parish MP
DESCRIPTION:A select committee report earlier this year confirmed that we are facing a ‘public health emergency’ because of poor air quality. Air pollution is contributing to around 40-50\,000 early deaths a year in the UK\, and the growth in respiratory problems is placing significant pressures on the NHS. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) – an air pollutant emitted from diesel vehicles\, and closely linked to respiratory problems – is the primary culprit\, and the recent ruling by the High Court has underlined the need for progress. \nThis project will take a fresh look at how national and local government can combat air pollution\, and the levers that both can pull to radically reduce NO2 emissions. It will build on the existing government policy introduced in this area\, such as clean air zones. Drawing in three different cities in England as case studies\, it will assess how each city or city region is seeking to improve local air quality\, and where opportunities may lie to more closely integrate this priority into regional strategy and transport policy. \nWe will be joined by Neil Parish MP\, Chair of the Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee\, at our roundtable\, which will draw on ResPublica’s work with cities and on city-based devolution\, and feed into its wider programme of activity on industrial policy in the UK. \nTo find out more about the project associated with this event please contact Tom Follett\, Policy and Projects Officer\, at tom.follett@respublica.org.uk. To request a place at this roundtable please contact our Events team at events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/air-pollution-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:ResPublica Policy Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161130T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20161123T165529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T165529Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Religious Liberty: Placing society at the heart of the new British Bill of Rights
DESCRIPTION:Fiona Bruce MP\, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Religious Education\, is joined by academics and other experts\, in a discussion of the value of defending religious liberty. \nRecent controversial court cases have made religious liberty extremely relevant to policy makers and the general public. This report will explore what more Government can do to understand the religious implications of their decisions to ensure policies have a minimal impact on religious life\, and that a balance can be struck between religious practice and other interests. ResPublica is launching Defending Religious Liberty: Placing society at the heart of the new British Bill of Rights to address this issue. \nThis report will consider these issues in the context of the forthcoming British Bill of Rights\, which presents an opportunity to redefine the concept of ‘religious liberty‘. It will also explore what more policy makers can do to increase religious literacy and understanding among civil servants. \nThe launch will be marked by a panel session including \n\nFiona Bruce MP\, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Religious Education\nNola Leach\, Chief Executive of Care\nDr James Orr\, Fellow in Theology\, Ethics and Public Life at Christ Church\, University of Oxford\nJohn Bingham\, Social and Religious Affairs Editor\, Daily Telegraph\n\nWe will be joined by policy-makers\, academics\, journalists\, influential commentators\, and key representatives from across various faiths and community groups. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To inquire for tickets\, email events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/defending-religious-liberty-placing-society-heart-new-british-bill-rights/
LOCATION:Committee Room 5\, Houses of Parliament
CATEGORIES:Prosperity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20161108T103158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T110419Z
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SUMMARY:Going to Scale: Building the homes we need
DESCRIPTION:Clive Betts MP\, CLG Select Committee Chair\, joins Stephen Hammond MP\, Treasury Select Committee member\, to discuss our new approach to scale up and accelerate housing delivery. \nA new approach to housing can meet need around the country and close the intergenerational divide in asset ownership. Despite a concerted drive\, housing starts last year remained over 50\,000 short of the 200\,000 needed each year to meet the one million homes target set by Parliament. ResPublica is launching Going to Scale: Building the homes we need to address this issue. \nOur proposals will outline how the new Government can scale up and accelerate housing delivery to bridge the gap between current housebuilding rates and the Government’s target\, and get the housing market working for the many over the long-term. Our plans set out a major long-term and returnable investment in housing that would complement the new Home Building Fund to unlock capacity in the market to deliver the homes we need. \nThe launch will be marked by a panel session including \n\nClive Betts MP\, Chair of the Communities and Local Government Select Committee\nStephen Hammond MP\, Treasury Select Committee\nJames Cartlidge MP\, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Planning\nPhillip Blond\, Director of ResPublica\n\nWe will be joined by policy-makers\, academics\, consultants\, journalists\, influential commentators and key representatives from across the construction\, development and planning sector. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To inquire for tickets\, email events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/going-scale-building-homes-need/
LOCATION:Committee Room 5\, Houses of Parliament
CATEGORIES:Prosperity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161107T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20161017T122906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T155704Z
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SUMMARY:Building Prosperity: A Reception for Tomorrow's Engineers Week
DESCRIPTION:Refreshments provided\n\nWith \nNeil Carmichael MP\, Chair\, Education Committee\nChris White MP\, Business\, Innovation and Skills Committee\nProfessor Tony Travers\, Director of LSE London\, London School of Economics\nRt Hon Robert Halfon MP\, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills (invited) \nIn 2015\, the engineering sector contributed an estimated 27% of the UK’s total GDP. Within a decade\, 1 in 4 new jobs will be STEM jobs. It is vital for the economy that the correct skills development structures are put in place to enable everyone a pathway to participating in the workforce. Apprenticeships\, traineeships and other forms of technical training are essential for ensuring this\, and new forms of delivery will need to be developed. \nSupported by Tideway\, this reception will open up a discussion on this issue and allow opportunities for networking. It will be held on the Parliamentary terrace\, with carefully selected parliamentarians and policy-makers\, academics\, consultants\, journalists\, influential commentators and key representatives from across the construction\, development and planning industries. \nTo RSVP\, please email events@respublica.org.uk
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/tomorrows-engineers-week-parliamentary-reception/
LOCATION:House of Commons\, House of Commons\, Westminster\, London
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161101T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T102849
CREATED:20161014T144923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T160941Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons from America: Time for a British Small Business Administration?
DESCRIPTION:with \nMaria Contreras-Sweet\, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration\nBill Esterson MP\, Shadow Small Business Minister\nMargot James MP\, Small Business Minister (invited)\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica \nResPublica is delighted to be joined by Administrator Contreras-Sweet\, appointed by President Obama to his cabinet to head the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2014\, as she reflects on the successes of her agency and lessons it might hold for the British economy in the wake of Brexit. Bill Esterson MP\, Shadow Small Business Minister\, will also join us as we ask whether a similar framework might be needed in the UK. \nWith a select group of attendees drawn from policy\, business and academia\, this event will form a key part of ResPublica’s ongoing work on Industrial Strategy. As entrepreneurship and home-grown business becomes ever more necessary in an increasingly uncertain global market\, small business will be critical to our economic strength. The SBA\, formed in 1953\, is designed to aid\, counsel\, assist and protect the interests of American small businesses; we hope to explore whether now is the time for the UK to follow this lead. \nTickets are on a strictly first come first serve basis. For more information please contact events@respublica.org.uk
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/lessons-america-time-british-small-business-administration/
LOCATION:Committee Room 10\, Houses of Parliament
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SUMMARY:Backing Beauty Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Held on 20th July 2016 as part of the work of ResPublica’s Backing Beauty Commission\, this roundtable focused on how to encourage local authority investment in the public realm at a time of fiscal restraint\, and how to make the most of the considerable resources and enthusiasm of ordinary citizens in shaping their locality. The discussion was attended by participants including Simon Gallagher\, Director of Planning at DCLG; Professor Tony Travers; and representatives from the Department of Health and a number of city councils. \nThe discussion identified a number of barriers to the creation of a more beautiful public realm\, of which the two principal challenges were the perception of beauty as a luxury add-on and a lack of resource at the local level to invest in the creation and ongoing upkeep of beautiful spaces and places. The value of harnessing a range of deliberative techniques and new and emerging digital technologies in deciding what public realm improvements should be prioritised was stressed. \nIt was argued more innovative uses of existing policy tools such as the Community Infrastructure Levy and Business Improvement Districts\, together with original thinking about how the state can harness the energy and creativity of citizens through handing down responsibility for creating and maintaining beautiful public spaces such as community gardens\, should be considered to help resolve these barriers. In areas where little development is currently planned or ongoing\, Social Impact Bonds were suggested as a way to finance this investment. \nTo find out more about the project associated with this event please contact Duncan Sim\, Senior Policy and Projects Officer\, at duncan.sim@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/backing-beauty-roundtable/
LOCATION:ResPublica
CATEGORIES:Society
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SUMMARY:Eradicating Fuel Poverty
DESCRIPTION:with \nAngus MacNeil MP\, Chair\, Energy Select Committee \nThis event is by invitation only. Please contact vanessa.schneider@respublica.org.uk for more information \n 
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/eradicating-fuel-poverty/
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