With the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences just around the corner, here’s Newington’s guide to the must-attend fringe events by sector.
Conservative
Brexit
01/10/2017, 17.45 CHATHAM HOUSE/CITI/CLIFFORD
Midland Hotel : Alexandra A
Britain in the World: The future of UK trade policy
Speakers: Rt Hon David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union; Dr Robin Niblett, Director of Chatham House; Ebru Pakcan, Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Citi
01/10/2017, 18.00 - 19.30 CONSERVATIVEHOME
Manchester Central : ConservativeHome Marquee
ConservativeHome In Conversation: Rt Hon Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for International Trade, with Iain Dale
Kindly supported by London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport Group.
03/10/2017, 15.45 - 17.15 OPEN EUROPE
Manchester Central : Exchange 4-5 combined
In conversation with Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Speakers: Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Housing
02/10/2017, 18.00 - 19.00 CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND
Manchester Central : Central 4
Can we build more and affordable homes without sacrificing the countryside?
How can national and local government meet the need for more and affordable homes without sacrificing the countryside? Is there a better way to manage the competing demands for land than simply yielding to the whims of the housing market?
Speakers: Rt Hon Cheryl Gillan MP (Chair); Alok Sharma MP, Housing Minister (invited); Tom Fyans, Campaigns Director CPRE; Local Authority Housing Leader (invited)
02/10/2017, 16.00 - 17.30 CONSERVATIVEHOME
Manchester Central : ConservativeHome Marquee
How do we build the quality homes that Britain needs?
Speakers: Alok Sharma MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning
02/10/2017, 17.45 - 19.00 L&Q, MIDLAND HEART, MOAT, ONE HOUSING AND PEABODY
Manchester Central : Exchange 6-7 combined
The Housing Fringe
Speakers: Eddie Hughes MP (Chair); David Montague, Chief Executive, L&Q; Ruth Cooke, Chief Executive, Midland Heart; Elizabeth Austerberry, Chief Executive, Moat; Richard Hill, Chief Executive, One Housing; Brendan Sarsfield, Chief Executive, Peabody; Alok Sharma MP, Minister of State for Housing (invited)
Transport
02/10/2017, 14.00-15.00 POLICY EXCHANGE AND VIRGIN TRAINS
Manchester Art Gallery, M2 3JL : Lecture Room
Connecting Places: How can transport investment boost regional growth?
Improvements in road and rail connectivity have the potential not only to save time, but also support clusters, boost inward investment and unlock land for the regeneration of urban centres. How can we ensure investments in transport are targeted where they best can catalyse growth?
Speakers: Jonathan Dupont, Economic & Social Policy Research Fellow, Policy Exchange (Chair); High Profile Parliamentarian; David Horne, Managing Director, Virgin Trains East Coast; Naomi Clayton, Policy and Research Manager, Centre for Cities
03/10/2017, 08.00 - 09.15 GATWICK AIRPORT LTD
Manchester Central : London Lounge Marquee
The Gatwick Growth Corridor: Powering London and the UK.
Panel discussion on the role of the Coast to Capital region as a driver for growth in London and across the UK, focussed on infrastructure, the industrial strategy, international trade and influencing national policy.
Speakers: Matt Chorley, Red Box editor at The Times (Chair); Sir David Higgins, Chairman, Gatwick Airport Ltd; Tim Wates, Chairman, Coast to Capital LEP; Steve Norris, Co-Chair, Gatwick Growth Board
03/10/2017, 17.45 TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER COMMITTEE
Midland Hotel : Victoria Suite
Devolution in Motion: A new order for Transport in Greater Manchester
An informal networking reception hosted by the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee.
Speakers: Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Transport (invited); Mary Robinson MP; Councillor Doreen Dickinson, Vice-chair, TfGM Committee
Energy
02/10/2017, 10.00 CONSERVATIVEHOME IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDF ENERGY
Manchester Central : Central 5
Energy Policy and the Industrial Strategy: what's the plan
Speakers: ConservativeHome (Chair); Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry (invited); Paul Spence, Strategy and Corporate Affairs Director, EDF Energy; John Moylan, Former BBC Industry and Employment Correspondent ; Nick Baveystock, Director General and Secretary, Institute of Civil Engineering
02/10/2017, 14.30 - 15.45 TAXPAYERS' ALLIANCE AND THE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Manchester Central : The Think Tent
How do we maximise productivity in Britain? Energy policy and the Industrial Strategy
Speakers: John O'Connell, Chief Executive, TaxPayers' Alliance (Chair); Alex Wild, Research Director, TaxPayers' Alliance
Devolution
02/10/2017, 14.00-15.00 POLICY EXCHANGE AND DRAX
Manchester Central : Cobden 3 & 4
Putting Power in the Northern Powerhouse
The Northern Powerhouse is the flagship initiative to boost economic growth and prosperity in the North of England. Building on a rich history of energy infrastructure, how can the north of England maximise its potential within the energy sector as we transition towards a low carbon future?
Speakers: Warwick Lightfoot, Head of Economics and Social Policy, Policy Exchange (Chair); Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry (invited); Henri Murison, Director, Northern Powerhouse Partnership; Andy Koss, Chief Executive, Drax Power; Matthew Knight, Director of Energy Strategy and Government Affairs, Siemens
03/10/2017, 09.30 - 13.30 POLICY EXCHANGE AND KPMG
Manchester Central : Cobden 3 & 4
The Triumph of the Cities? How can metro mayors unlock the potential of Britain's cities?
A new generation of elected mayors offers the opportunity to turn around Britain's over centralised government and boost weak local productivity. In this panel, we bring together representatives from London, the Northern Powerhouse and the Midlands Engine to see what they can learn from each other.
Speakers: Jonathan Dupont, Economic & Social Policy Research Fellow, Policy Exchange (Chair); Andy Street CBE, Mayor of West Midlands; Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor; Chris Hearld, Chairman, North Region, KPMG; Naomi Clayton, Policy and Research Manager, Centre for Cities
Education
1.10.17, 17.00 POLICY EXCHANGE AND EDUCATION FIRST
Manchester Central : Cobden 3 & 4
The Power of English: Exporting the English language and strengthening Britain’s global position
Has the English language ever been a more valuable asset in global engagement, both for the UK and the rest of the world? And post Brexit, can the UK maintain its position as a leading exporter of the English language?
Speakers: John Blake, Head of Education and Social Reform, Policy Exchange (Chair); Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for Education (invited); Rt Hon Lord David Willetts, Executive Chair, Resolution Foundation; Dr Christopher McCormick, Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs, EF Education First; Sarah Cooper, Chief Executive, English UK
01.10.2017, 19:30
Manchester Central : The Business Hub
Skills for the Future - Is UK education in shape for the post-Brexit world?
Speakers: Neil Carmichael, Senior Adviser, PLMR and Former Chair of the Education Select Committee (Chair); Laura McInerney, Editor, Schools Week; Russell Hobby, Chief Executive, Teach First; John Blake, Head of Education and Social Reform, Policy Exchange; Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP, Chair of Education Select Committee
Justice
01.10.2017, 15.45 NEW STATESMAN & HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
Manchester Central : Exchange 4-5 combined
Gibraltar and the UK: British justice and legal values in a changing Europe
Speakers: Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) ; Hon Fabian Picardo MP, Chief Minister of Gibraltar
01.10.2017, 17.45 CSJ - THE CENTRE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND LIVING WAGE FOUNDATION
Midland Hotel : Trafford Room
Britain’s productivity problem: Solving the puzzle for low-paid jobs
Drinks reception at the start of the event. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Speakers: Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Chairman of the CSJ, Former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Chair); Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer (invited); The Times representative; BBC Political Editor, Laura Kuenssberg (invited); Dr Gerard Lyons, Former Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor of London, Board Member of the Bank of China UK; Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation
01.10.2017, 18.00 THE HOWARD LEAGUE FOR PENAL REFORM AND COMMUNITY
Midland Hotel : Chester Suite
The challenges facing staff in prisons
The Howard League and Community, a trade union, have been working together to look at the role of the prison officer in the 21st Century. This event will discuss the challenges facing prisons and prison staff and what reforms are needed.
Speakers: Sam Gyimah MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Prisons and Probation; Frances Crook, Chief Executive, Howard League for Penal Reform; Serving Prison Officer
Labour
Brexit
24/09/2017, 12.30 The Party of European Socialists and the Labour Movement for Europe
Odeon Brighton, West Street
Brexit: The Future of Britain and Europe
Speakers: Sir Keir Starmer MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union); Alison McGovern MP; Chuka Umunna MP; Seema Malhotra MP; Catherine West MP
25/09/2017, 12.30 European Parliamentary Labour Party and S&D Group in the European Parliament
Balmoral: Hilton Brighton Metropole
The View From The EU: What Does Europe Think Of Brexit?
Speakers: Commissioner Frans Timmermans (European Commission Vice President); Sir Keir Starmer MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union); Sylvie Bermann (French Ambassador to the UK)
25/09/2017, 17.45 Labour Leave and Labour Euro-Safeguards Campaign
The Brighton Hotel, 143-145 King's Rd
How to Achieve the Brexit We Need
Speakers: Brendan Chilton (Labour Leave); Paul Embery (FBU); Kate Hoey MP; Austin Mitchell; Graham Stringer MP
Housing
25/09/2017 12.30pm L&Q, Midland Heart, Moat, One Housing and Peabody
Hall 7 –Wye, Hilton Brighton Metropole
The Housing Fringe
Speakers: John Healey MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Housing); James Murray (Deputy Mayor of London for Housing); David Montague (Chief Executive, L&Q); Joe Reeves (Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, Midland Heart); Elizabeth Austerberry (Chief Executive, Moat); Richard Hill (Chief Executive, One Housing); Brendan Sarsfield (Chief Executive, Peabody)
26/09/2017 18.00 The Smith Institute and the National Housing Federation
Durham Hall – Wentwood, Hilton Brighton Metropole
Listening To Communities – The Future Of Social Housing Post Grenfell
Speakers: Carol Matthews (Group Chief Executive, Riverside); John Healey MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Housing); David Orr (Chief Executive, The National Housing Federation); Cllr Peter John (Leader, Southwark Council)
Transport
25/09/2017 12:45pm Urban Transport Group
The Grand, 97-99 King's Rd
Better Transport: Better Cities - What Should Labour's Priorities Be For Urban Transport?
Speakers: Val Shawcross (Deputy Mayor of London for Transport); Andy McDonald MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Transport); Steve Rotherham (Mayor of the Liverpool City Region); Tobyn Hughes; (Chair, Urban Transport Group and MD of Nexus); Lynn Sloman (Director, Transport for Quality of Life)
25/09/2017 19.00 Transport for Greater Manchester
Hall 7 –Trent, Hilton Brighton Metropole
Devolution In Motion: A New Order For Transport In Greater Manchester
Speakers: Andy McDonald MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Transport); Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater Manchester); Cllr Andrew Fender (TfGM Committee); Jeff Smith MP (Member of Parliament for Withington)
Energy
24/09/2017, 17.30 IPPR and E.ON UK
Osborne, Hilton Brighton Metropole
Energy In Our Cities: From Promise To Delivery – What Next?
Speakers: Cllr Judith Blake (Leader, Leeds City Council); Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater Manchester); Polly Billington (Director, UK100); Jim Lightfoot (Managing Director – Business to Municipalities, E.ON UK)
26/09/2017 12:45pm PRASEG and UK Power Reserve
Hall 7 –Tweed, Hilton Brighton Metropole
Decentralised Energy: Driving Investment In Local Energy Systems
Speakers: Dr Alan Whitehead MP (PRASEG and UK Power Reserve); Rebecca Long-Bailey MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy); Adam Vaughan (Energy Correspondent, Guardian); Janine Freeman (Business Development Director, UK Power Reserve); Dr Doug Parr (Chief Scientist, Greenpeace UK); Michael Jenner (Director of Policy and Regulation, UK Power Reserve)
Devolution
26/09/2017 8:30 Policy Exchange
Hall 7 –Clyde, Hilton Brighton Metropole
Federal Britain: What Next For Devolution?
Speakers: Rebecca Lowe Coulson (Policy Exchange); Paul Sweeney MP (Shadow Minister for Scotland); Alex Rowley MSP (Interim Leader of Scottish Labour); John McTernan (Political strategist and commentator) Prof Lindsay Stirton (University of Sussex)
26/09/17 18.00 University of Newcastle
British Airways i360, Lower Kings Road
Devolution, Metro Mayors And Delivering The Industrial Strategy: Rooting Economic Growth In Place
Speakers: Will Dunn (New Statesman and Newcastle University); Gordon Marsden MP (Shadow Minister for Further Education); Professor Andy Pike (Professor of Local and Regional Development; Director of CURDS); Ashwin Kumar (Chief Economist, Joseph Rowntree Foundation)
Education
24/09/2017 17.45 National Education Union
Hall 7 –Thames, Hilton Brighton Metropole
School Cuts - What's The Damage?
Speakers: Angela Rayner MP (Shadow Education Secretary); Dr Mary Bousted (Joint General Secretary, National Education Union)
25/09/2017, 13.00 University and College Union
Old Ship, King's Rd
Who Pays For Higher Education? Tuition Fees And The Future Of Our Universities
Speakers: lly Hunt (University and College Union); Gordon Marsden MP; Shakira Martin (National Union of Students)
Justice
24/09/2017 12:30pm Labour Police & Crime Commissioners
Lancaster, Hilton Brighton Metropole
Next Steps For Policing
Speakers: Mark Burns-Williamson (Police & Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire); Dame Vera Baird QC (Police & Crime Commissioner for Northumbria); Louise Haigh MP (Shadow Policing Minister)
25/09/2017, 18.30 Solicitors Regulation Authority
Hall 7 –Dee, Hilton Brighton Metropole
From Cradle To Grave: Ensuring Justice For All
Speakers: Jon Bernstein (New Statesman and Solicitors Regulation Authority); Richard Burgon MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Justice); Bambos Charalambous MP (MP for Enfield Southgate); Jane Malcolm (Executive Director External Affairs, Solicitors Regulation Authority); Sarah Sackman (Barrister); Janet Morrison (Chief Executive of Independent Age)
