Events

Labour Party Conference Programme 2025 

Sunday 28 September

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.

14:45 to 15:45

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC 

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? 

17:15 to 18:15

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC 

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. 

18:30 to 19:30

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

Monday 29 September

Can Labour deliver on reviving local places through heritage?

Britain’s built heritage – from libraries to lidos and museums – are assets and history Britons most prize; when closed or neglected, communities feel decline more acutely. Could renewal of these assets boost government fortunes? What do voters want? How can heritage boost community and place based regeneration? 

10:30 to 11:30

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

Britons and Blasphemy - Defending Free Speech in a Changing Britain

How can the government balance addressing prejudice against religious people and safeguarding the rights of those who want to challenge religion? This panel will examine the risk of blasphemy laws returning, the government’s ability to protect those who speak out, and the Khan and Walney Reviews. With Lord Khan of Burnley (invited) and Sara Khan.

12:45 to 13:45

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

Bold promises: Delivering quality neurological care under Labour

Millions across the UK live with neurological conditions. Too often, they face misdiagnoses, delays in specialist care & policies that ignore the realities of neurological conditions. Labour vowed to transform the NHS & build a fairer society – but can they deliver? Join us with leading sector voices to discuss real progress.

14:00 to 15:00

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

Who Pays, Who Decides? Big Money in British Politics

Join us to discuss the influence of money from home and abroad on our democracy. Drawing on new public opinion insights, this panel will discuss what must be done to stop the rise of mega donors and dark money shaping our politics.

16:30 to 17:30

Nova Scotia

How can Labour rebuild its electoral coalition?

Join us for More in Common’s annual flagship deep dive into the state of public opinion exploring what's caused Labour's rocky first year, and opportunities for the Government to win the public back. With analysis from Luke Tryl, senior politicians and journalists, we’ll look ahead to the elections in Scotland, Wales and councils across the UK.

16:30 to 18:15

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

Women and Girls versus Big Tech? Ending Online Violence Against Women and Girls

What does Labour’s mission to halve violence against women and girls look like online? How equipped is the VAWG strategy and existing regulation in ensuring freedom from violence online? What levers might the government pull to keep women and girls safer online. 

18:30 to 19:30

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

Come Together: A Celebration of What Connects Us

Labour Conference Reception 2025

19:30 onwards

RIBA North

Tuesday 30 September

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. 

9:00 to 10:00

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC

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

Nova Scotia

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.

12:15 to 13:15

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC