Join us in ThinkTent for a series of important panel discussions on topics ranging from economic growth to journalism.
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** ThinkTent at Conservative Party Conference 2023
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ThinkTent – a joint venture between the Institute of Economic Affairs and the TaxPayers’ Alliance – has become a staple of the fringe scene at Conservative Party Conference. This year promises to be one of the best yet. Panels will tackle a wide array of important issues, from spurring economic growth and fixing the NHS to restoring free of speech and the future of British journalism. Attendance at ThinkTent sessions are open to all conference attendees on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Dates:
Sunday, 1 October - Tuesday, 3 October
Location:
ThinkTent, Conservative Party Conference
Manchester Central Convention Centre (Inside the Secure Zone)
** Sunday, 1st October 2023
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** How to Drive Economic Growth ([link removed])
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3.15pm - 4.15pm
With the British economy stagnating, solving the economic growth puzzle is vital to the UK’s short and long-term prosperity.
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** Is the UK a Safe Space for Free Speech? ([link removed])
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4.30pm - 5.30pm
With both legal and cultural censorship engulfing debate in the United Kingdom, can we still say that Britain is a safe space for free speech?
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** Monday, 2nd October 2023
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** Is Intergenerational Inequality Holding Back Britain? ([link removed])
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11:30am - 12.30pm
Home ownership is increasingly out of reach for young people, while they continue to foot the bill for policies like the triple lock on pensions. Is intergenerational inequality one of the biggest drags on Britain’s economy?
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** The Future of Conservatism: In Conversation with Lord Frost ([link removed])
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12.45pm - 1.45pm
We look forward to welcoming Lord Frost for this year’s In conversation with. Mark Littlewood will host the conversation with Taxpayers’ Alliance Chief Executive John O’Connell.
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** The Future of Rail ([link removed])
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2.00pm - 3.00pm
As strikes are set to disrupt Conservative Party Conference this year, how can we revive Britain’s flagging railways?
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** NHS Crisis: How can we improve Britain’s health service? ([link removed])
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4.30pm - 5.30pm
The UK’s healthcare outcomes have long lagged behind our European counterparts. What is the solution to Britain’s healthcare crisis?
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** Battle of the think tanks: Should we reduce immigration? ([link removed])
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5.45pm - 6.45pm
Day two concludes with Reem Ibrahim chairing a battle of the think tanks, where free market policy wonks, including our Matthew Lesh, will go head-to-head on the future of immigration policy.
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** Tuesday, 3rd October 2023
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** Nanny State v. Consumer Choice ([link removed])
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10.15am - 11.15am
As paternalism continues to subsume personal choice, is it time to roll back the frontiers of the nanny state?
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** The Future of Journalism ([link removed])
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12.45pm - 1.45pm
Matthew Lesh will be back in the hot seat, presiding over a wide ranging conversation on the future of British journalism.
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** Is a Whitehall Blob Thwarting Reform? ([link removed])
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3.15pm - 4.15pm
Senior Policy Advisor to the Director General Sam Collins and Director of Strategy Alex Morton discuss whether there really is a Whitehall blob standing in the way of much-needed reforms.
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