Events

This event hosted by UK think tank the David Hume Institute discusses their latest insights briefing with reflections from Worldpanel by Numerator and CEBR on behalf of Asda's Income Tracker. Join us in-person or online to hear our latest insights briefing with reflections from Worldpanel by Numerator and CEBR on behalf of Asda's Income Tracker....

This event hosted by UK think tank the David Hume Institute discusses the housing crisis in Scotland. This Festival of Politics in partnership with the David Hume Institute and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations presents: Scotland is in the grip of a housing polycrisis: rates of homeownership have fallen; rents in the private sector...

At this event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute Lord Kempsell discusses the Chagos Islands. We are delighted to welcome Lord Kempsell, highly accomplished political strategist and opposition researcher. Ross is one of Britain’s most distinguished political campaign directors and communication experts, having served as a senior advisor to Boris Johnson in...

This event hosted by UK think tank Centre for Cities launches new research exploring the relationship between railway infrastructure, housing density and urban growth. The Government has identified densifying around train stations as a key way to help close Britain’s urban density gap and deliver more homes in cities. It is a welcome direction of...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Social Market Foundation launches their new research into the role of young people’s first job in shaping long-term progression. Join us for a panel event launching new SMF research into the role of young people’s first job in shaping long-term progression and how early-career roles can support...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government assesses Andy Burnham’s plans to lead the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen”. The first days and weeks of Andy Burnham's premiership have seen the prime minister promise to accelerate the devolution agenda, with the launch of Number 10 North demonstrating his commitment...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses the implications of a ceasefire for Ukraine, Europe, Russia - and global security. After more than four years, the war in Ukraine has entered a period of military stalemate on the ground and a vicious battle in the sky, with strikes hitting both Moscow and...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society discusses the forces shaping our geopolitical future. From the dawn of the modern era to the end of the Cold War, global history was defined by rivalries between great powers. In the West, this meant the struggle for supremacy in Europe and the Americas,...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores what support local authorities need to implement LGR. The government’s ambitious local government reorganisation (LGR) programme will replace all county and district councils with a single tier of unitary local government. This is the largest LGR wave since 46 unitary authorities (UAs) were established between 1995 and 1997,...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House explores how checks and balances continue to shape American democracy. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its Constitution, debate is growing over whether power remains balanced across government institutions. The US constitutional system faces scrutiny amid disputes over executive, judicial and administrative authority. These debates...