Date: Tuesday 30 September

Location 1: Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

Location 2: Nova Scotia

What the Public Thinks: What’s next for UK Aid?

Following the cuts to UK aid, join us as we debate the future of global development & the UK’s role within this. This panel will explore the public’s view of aid, what role they think the UK should play in the world, & how public opinion can help rebuild a credible case for UK leadership on international development.

The Heat Is On: Powering Up Britain’s Home Energy Transition

Join us to uncover how heat pumps and heat batteries can transform our homes and cut emissions. With insights from More in Common, this panel will dive into the public support, real barriers and the skilled workforce needed to drive this clean heating transition.

10:00 to 11:00

Things can only get hotter: Is ambition on climate and nature a route for electoral success?

Join us to explore the politics behind the government’s approach to climate and nature. Delivery, drift, or delay all carry risks – what do voters want and could slower action threaten Labour’s coalition? With insights from More in Common, this panel will discuss the stakes and choices ahead.

What do we think of the speech? Expert analysis of the Prime Minister’s speech 

We bring together leading analysts and commentators to unpack the key messages, policy signals, and political strategy behind Sir Keir Starmer’s speech to Labour conference.