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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Come Together: A Celebration of What Connects Us
Labour Conference Reception 2025
19:30 onwards
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.
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.