Date: Sunday 28 September

Time: 12:00 – 19:30

Location: Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

British Rule of Law: a secure and prosperous Britain – Richard Hermer KC, Attorney General in conversation

Powering Up Britain: Can Labour Deliver on Its Solar Energy Promise?

Labour plans to triple solar power by 2030, promising faster projects, grid fixes, and lower bills. Public support is strong, but doubts over pace, fairness and local impact persist. Join us to discuss turning these plans into real progress – and what it will take to keep the public’s confidence along the way.

Changing culture conflicts: where next for the culture wars and EDI?  

With the re-election of Donald Trump and growing divisions on striking the right balance on touchstone culture issues, join leading voices, including MPs, civil society, and researchers, as we explore the latest polling and analysis on how we can better navigate differences and find a balance on EDI.

Beyond Bricks and Mortar: What’s the path to seeing housing as part of national infrastructure?

Labour will be judged at the next election on its ambitious 2029 housing targets but faces rising costs and balance-sheet constraints. With limited public funding, how can it convince private capital to invest and empower housing associations to unlock social value and finance?

Is nature protection just NIMBYism in disguise?

As pressure to build grows, so do questions about who gets to enjoy nature and who might lose access to it. Too many people already don’t have access to local parks and woodlands on their doorstep. This panel will debate the interplay between meeting housing demand and increasing everyday access to nature.