Reform UK Party Conference Programme 2026

Events Party Conferences

Vatsala Chauhan 28 Aug 2026

Reform UK Party Conference Programme 2026

Barriers to Investment: Can Britain unlock its digital future?

Thursday 3 September, 12:30 to 13:30, Insights Lounge

Planning rules and an energy framework that were never built with modern digital networks in mind are blocking the investment Britain needs to build a resilient economy fit for the future. Communities across the country – especially those in rural areas – are feeling the gap most acutely. Join VodafoneThree and More in Common to explore what the public thinks about the barriers holding back digital infrastructure investment, and how targeted reform to planning and energy policy could unlock growth, strengthen connectivity and deliver for people across Britain.

Where next for Reform?

Friday 4 September, 11:00 to 12:30, Liberty Theatre, NEC

Join us for More in Common’s flagship deep dive into public opinion. While Reform continues to enjoy electoral success – topping the poll for the second set of local elections in a row and breaking through in Scotland and Wales, their polling numbers have plateaued this year, and the party has been disappointed with by-elections. With exclusive new polling, we will explore who Reform’s voters are now, what’s behind the shift, and how far the party can still go.

Can nature help Reform build a lasting coalition?

Friday 4 September, 13:00 to 14:00, Insights Lounge, NEC

Reform’s rise has been fuelled by frustration with mainstream politics – but how can it sustain support beyond discontent to build a lasting coalition? We’ll examine fresh public-opinion insights to explore whether nature could form part of that next phase. Reform voters express strong attachment to Britain’s countryside, farmland and national landscapes – yet nature protection is not central to the party’s offer. Could embracing nature deepen support and widen its reach? And can any party credibly champion nature while stepping back from net zero?

Disagreeing Well: how can British politics learn to speak freely and listen effectively again?

Friday 4 September, 14:30 to 15:30, Insights Lounge, NEC

Britain now has genuine multi-party politics for the first time in a generation. Yet more and more people report they can’t speak their mind without being shouted down. How do we rebuild a politics where people can disagree honestly, argue robustly, and still respect one another, without fear or favour? UCL and More in Common bring together voices from across the political spectrum to ask how Britain relearns the art of free, robust debate.

What do voters want from Reform on Science and Innovation?

Friday 4 September, 16:00 to 17:00, Insights Lounge, NEC

What do Britons think about science and what does that mean for Reform UK? Join us as we ask how deep trust in science runs across Reform UK’s coalition, where – if anywhere – that trust starts to fracture, and what choices lie ahead for the party as it looks to hold its coalition together.

What do Britons want from their high streets?

Saturday 5 September, 11:00 to 12:00, Insights Lounge, NEC

High streets are a key part of many Britons’ lives, but also a frequent complaint – an example of economic stagnation, a symbol of national decline, a tale of lost community. As our towns and cities change, what do Britons actually want from their high streets, and can Reform turn that frustration into a lasting offer on Britain’s towns? Join us for exclusive polling on what’s driving the discontent, and where the political opportunity lies.

What do populist right Britons actually want?

Saturday 5 September, 14:00 to 15:00, Insights Lounge, NEC

One in five Britons is a Dissenting Disruptor – the More in Common segment of the public most analogous to the UK’s populist right, and the core of Reform’s support. Yet what are their underlying values and beliefs, and how do they differ on a range of economic, social and cultural issues? Join us for a deep dive into More in Common’s acclaimed segmentation as we examine the choices that Reform will need to navigate to shore up its support among the populist right.