Refreshing Beveridge: The Welfare State at 80
Refreshing Beveridge: The Welfare State at 80 with Guy Opperman MP, Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions Helen Barnard, Research and Policy Director – Pro Bono Economics Duncan Robinson, Political Editor and Bagehot Columnist – The Economist Jonathan Dupont, Partner – Public First Robert Colvile, Director – Centre… View ArticleWhat the Autumn Statement Really Means
What the Autumn Statement Really Means with Richard Hughes, Chair – Office for Budget Responsibility Rachel Wolf, Founding Partner – Public First Jagjit Chadha, Director – National Institute of Economics and Social Research Henry Curr, Economics Editor – The Economist Robert Colvile, Director – Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) What does the Autumn… View Article
Margaret Thatcher Conference on Growth
For 2023 Margaret Thatcher Conference on Opportunity click here 14 November 2022 12.30 -18.30 The Guildhall Growth has come to dominate the political conversation in the UK, with both main parties claiming the issue as their top priority. But what are the biggest obstacles to growth, both in the UK and… View Article
CPS & CapX Fringe Agenda – Conservative Party Conference
The Centre for Policy Studies and CapX are delighted to be hosting a packed programme of fringe events at this year’s Conservative Party Conference, in a dedicated space in the heart of the main ICC building in Birmingham. Our great line-up of speakers includes multiple Cabinet ministers, as well as special guests such as Dr… View Article
In memory of Tessa Keswick
The Centre for Policy Studies expresses its deepest sorrow at the loss of Tessa Keswick. Read more here
The Future of Conservatism
The Centre for Policy Studies is delighted to host a conference on The Future of Conservatism and welcome James Frayne, Lucy Frazer MP, Claire Coutinho MP, Fraser Nelson, Neil O’Brien MP and many more! Following the resignation of the now former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a summer punctuated by hustings and debates and the prospect of a new government… View Article
What now for the Tories?
What now for the Tories? with Matthew Goodwin, Professor of Political Science – University of Kent and Author Rachel Wolf, Founding Partner – Public First and co-author of the Conservative Party’s Election Manifesto in 2019 Lord Frost, Senior Fellow – Policy Exchange Will Tanner, Director – Onward Robert Colvile, Director – Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) After… View Article
In Conversation with Dr Frank Luntz
A year after Dr Luntz’s landmark survey of the British public’s language and values, which he conducted during his time as a visiting academic fellow at the CPS, Robert sits down with Dr Luntz to discuss the current state of UK politics following the recent local elections, the state of US politics and the position… View Article
The Future of Rail post COVID-19
The Future of Rail post COVID-19 with Stephen Hammond MP, Member of Parliament for Wimbledon Champa Magesh, President – Trainline for Business Andy Bagnall, Director General – Rail Delivery Group Jo Lewington, Chief Environment & Sustainability Officer – Network Rail Tony Lodge, Research Fellow – Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) Just over two years ago,… View Article
The Sir Keith Joseph Memorial Lecture 2022
The Sir Keith Joseph Memorial Lecture delivered by Dr Frank Luntz on The decline in political trust The Centre for Policy Studies is delighted to welcome Dr Frank Luntz for the annual Sir Keith Joseph Memorial Lecture. Dr Luntz is a visiting academic fellow at the CPS and the world’s leading expert on political… View Article
Bank of England: Are we better off after 25 years of independence?
Bank of England: Are we better off after 25 years of independence? with David Smith, Economics Editor – The Sunday Times Prof. Anne Sibert, Professor of Economics – Birkbeck, University of London Dr Gerard Lyons, Chief Economic Strategist – Netwealth Tom Clougherty, Head of Tax – Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) Today, the… View Article
UK Competitiveness: opportunities and challenges post-Brexit
One year on from Brexit, the Government has an opportunity to reflect on whether the UK’s regulatory policy as a whole is fit for the future. Between the pandemic, never-ending negotiations on the Northern Ireland border and actually leaving the EU bloc, the case for reforming existing regulations is stronger than ever – as… View ArticleCapX Live – Aux Urnes, Citoyens! How will French presidential election unfold?
It’s Macron vs Le Pen, again, as the French public head into the second round of the country’s presidential elections. Is it a shoo-in for the incumbent, or does the Rassemblement National have a serious chance of seizing power? And what will the key battles be ahead of the vote on April 24? For our… View Article
CapX Live – Are sanctions working?
The West has responded to the invasion of Ukraine with a coordinated campaign of sanctions designed to cripple the Russian economy and isolate the Putin regime. As the war rages on, our expert panel will discuss the effectiveness of these measures in curbing Putin’s aggression, and the morality and impact of targeting ordinary Russian citizens…. View Article
CapX Live – Everything in moderation: where is the centre ground?
The pandemic and now the Ukraine crisis have plunged us into an era of extraordinary uncertainty, with global factors leading to major disruptions to our everyday life. Public opinion, too, has been shifting rapidly. So what does the new map of British politics look like? And are voters and politicians on the same page?… View Article
In conversation with Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP: 100 days post-COP26
In conversation with the Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP: 100 days on from COP26 with The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP, Chairman – Net Zero Support Group Eamonn Ives, Head of Energy & Environment Policy – Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) At the conclusion of COP26 in Glasgow in November last year, the conference’s President Alok Sharma declared that “we… View Article
