What’s going on at party conferences – updated

The party conference season is on the horizon once again. Bond members and allies will be running events throughout – here’s what to look out for.

Although the Liberal Democrats cancelled their conference as it fell during the official period of mourning for Her Majesty the Queen and clashed with the date of the state funeral, both Labour and the Conservatives are going ahead with theirs. 

Click here for relevant events at the Labour Party Conference, 24-28 September, and here for events at the Conservative Party Conference, 2-5 October.

Bond’s events

Labour International Development Reception, Sunday 25 September, 19:30-21:00

ACC Liverpool, Hall 2, Room 2, Level: LG

The reception, held in partnership with Labour Campaign for International Development (LCID), will examine how Labour can continue to champion international development and an ethical foreign policy in parliament.

Speakers include Preet Kaul Gill MP, Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development; Hilary Benn MP, Former Secretary of State for International Development; Wayne David MP, Former Shadow Minister for the Middle East and North Africa; Stephanie Draper, CEO of Bond, and Heather Staff, chair of LCID. 

What Is Labour’s Offer on Foreign Policy and Development? Monday 26 September, 10:00-11:00

The Jury’s Inn, Meeting Room 4, Level 1

This panel event, held in partnership with the Labour Foreign Policy Group, will discuss the important role of development within the UK’s wider approach to foreign policy and outline how a coherent and joined-up approach that puts people who have been marginalised at the centre can work, and what new innovations are available.

Speakers include Bambos Charalambous MP, Shadow FCDO Minister; Preet Kaul Gill MP, Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development; Stephanie Draper, CEO of Bond, and Jessica Toale, co-chair of the Labour Foreign Policy Group. 

Conservative International Development Reception, Tuesday 4 October, 20:30-22:00

Castle Art Gallery, Birmingham ICC

Bond has invited Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP to give the keynote speech, laying out his hopes and ambitions for his tenure. We will also hear from Dr Liam Fox MP, Former Defence Secretary and former Trade Secretary, party grandee, and candidate for the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Chair, as well as Andrew Mitchell MP, Former Development Secretary. 

Events at the Conservative Party Conference, Sunday 2 – Wednesday 5 October

Sunday 2 October

The dirty money laundry? Stopping economic crime to uphold UK security and values  

13:00 

Executive Room 7, ICC 

Organised by Bright Blue with the UK Anti Corruption Coalition 

Speakers: 

• John Penrose MP 
• Susan Hawley, Chief Executive, Spotlight on Corruption 
• Robert Wigley, Chair, UK Finance, UK Finance 
• Ryan Shorthouse, Founder 

Somaliland – An African Success Story  

13:00 

Churchill Theatre – Hall 3, ICC 

Organised by Somali Conservatives in partnership with Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs 

Speakers: 

• Tom Tugendhat MP, Minister of State (Minister for Security) 
• Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP 
• Nimco Ali OBE, CEO, The Five Foundation 

Lacking formal international recognition, Somaliland seeks to make its case through infrastructure deals and bilateral ties with key global powers. Chaired by Rageh Omaar, ITV International Affairs Editor, we seek to explore options for greater UK/Somaliland relations in the face of China’s aggressive foreign policy in the Horn of Africa.

Conservative Friends of Ukraine Reception 

15:30 

Hall 11, ICC 

Organised by Conservative Friends of Ukraine and APCO Worldwide 

Speakers: 

• Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP 
• Vadym Prystaiko, Ambassador, Embassy of Ukraine in the UK 
• Lesia Vasylenko, Member of Parliament, Parliament of Ukraine 
• James Cleverly MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs 
• Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, Secretary of State for Defence 

The Conservative Friends of Ukraine Reception is an opportunity to recognise the exceptional work by the Government to support Ukraine against Russia’s barbaric invasion, hear Ukrainian perspectives on the war and rally the Conservative Party’s support behind Ukraine’s fight for freedom. 

Green Global Britain Reception 

18:00 

CEN – Media Suite, ICC 

Organised by the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) 

Speakers: 

• Sam Hall, Director, Conservative Environment Network 
• Doug Bannister, Chief Executive Officer, Dover Harbour Board 

The UK has always taken a leading role in responding to global challenges and in making the most of opportunities for our country. Join CEN for a reception celebrating this global leadership and discussing our future opportunities. 

Conservative Friends of International Development and HALO Trust Reception 

18:00 

Allegro, Hyatt Hotel 

Organised by CFID and The HALO Trust 

CFID in partnership with The HALO Trust is pleased to host their annual conference reception. This event will reflect on the implementation of the UK’s international development strategy and the role of UK aid as part of wider British international cooperation. 

Second Hand September Reception 

18:15 

Executive Room 1 

Organised by Oxfam GB and the Conservative Environment Network 

Speakers: 

• Baroness Jenkin of Kennington 
• Ophelia Dos Santos, sustainable textile designer 
• Bennet Northcote, Deputy Chairman at the Conservative Environment Network 
• Lorna Fallon, Director of Retail at Oxfam GB 

The Humanitarian Reception: responding to crisis in a changing world

19:45  

ConservativeHome Marquee, Centenary Square 

Organised by ConservativeHome in partnership with the British Red Cross 

Speakers: 

• Zoe Abrams, Executive Director, British Red Cross 
• Mark Wallace, Chief Executive Officer, ConservativeHome 

The UK has a proud history of helping those in need. From supporting people affected by floods and heatwaves at home to assisting those impacted by conflict and food insecurity overseas, the need for action on crisis is more pressing than ever. Our reception highlights the work of the British Red Cross as the world’s emergency responders. Free bar.

The Great British Trade Reception 

21:30 

Dods Zone – Hall 10b, ICC 

Speakers: 

• Doug Bannister, Chief Executive Officer, Dover Harbour Board 
• The Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP – Secretary of State for Transport 
• Kemi Badenoch MP – Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade 

The Port of Dover is the heart of UK Trade and has a bold vision for the future. Join us for a drinks reception to discuss trade resilience, infrastructure, sustainability, digitisation, and borders, and how we can ensure the future of British trade is great. 

Monday 3 October

Doing good better: foreign aid’s role in delivering Global Britain 

08:00  

Executive Room 7, ICC 

Organised by Bright Blue with Charities Aid Foundation 

• Andrew Mitchell MP 
• Neil Heslop OBE – Chief Executive, Charities Aid Foundation 
• Vicky Ford MP 
• Diane Banks – NonExecutive Director, Bright Blue – Northbank Talent Management Ltd 
• Cllr Laura Round – Former Special Adviser to Secretary of State for International Development – Royal Borough Kensington and Chelsea 
• Tony Diver, Daily Telegraph 
• Stephanie Draper, Bond 

UK aid plays a respected role in improving the livelihoods of those in the developing world. But the international development budget has reduced in recent years and an increasing number of households at home face poverty. This public panel event asks: can UK aid be reformed to make it both more effective and popular? 

What is our Future? – Afghanistan on a Knife Edge 

08:00  

Allegro, Hyatt Hotel 

Organised by Islamic Relief UK 

Speakers: 

• Peter Oborne, Journalist  
• Mark Logan MP 
• Tufail Hussain, Director, Islamic Relief 
• Vicky Ford MP (invited) 
• Elizabeth Winter, Executive Director, British and Irish Afghanistan Agencies Group 

A breakfast panel event focusing on the fundamental challenges facing Afghanistan and asking what a new international approach to the crisis might look like.  

What should the UK Government be doing to promote global gender equality? 

08:00  

Executive Room 8, ICC 

Organised by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, MSI Reproductive Choices, CARE International, CFID 

Speakers: 

• Ranee Thakar, Senior Vice President, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 
• Liz Sugg, Member of the House of Lords 
• Helen Pankhurst, Senior Advisor, CARE International 
• Esi Prah, Advocacy Manager, MSI Reproductive Choices 
• Vicky Ford MP 

The UK’s global commitment to women and girls is both a cornerstone priority for the FCDO and an essential approach to foreign policy and development work worldwide. Join us to hear how the UK will be delivering on its commitment to gender equality, and to discuss why investments in education and reproductive health are so important.

Global Britain or Little Britain? Exploring the future of multilateralism and development cooperation  

10:30  

Executive Room 10, ICC 

Organised by STOPAIDS 

Speakers: 

• Yana Panfilova, Chair Of Governing Council, Eurasian of adolescents and youth Teenergizer 
• Ian Mitchell, Senior Policy Fellow, Center for Global Development 
• Philipee Duneton, Unitaid 

The event will discuss issues including challenges of the multilateral system; the implications of the UK’s international development strategy, how best the UK can work with our allies to advance our priorities; the role of multilateral agencies like the Global Fund and Unitaid and what actions we need to see the new Foreign Secretary take. 

Michael Heseltine and David Gauke in Conversation with Kay Burley: Global Britain in a Decade of Change 

13:00  

The Gallery, Hilton Garden Inn, Brindleyplace 

Organised by the European Movement UK 

Speakers: 

• Michael Heseltine, Member of the House of Lords, Haymarket Media Group 
• Kay Burley, Presenter, Sky News 

The UK has been through a period of immense change. The country has left the EU, navigated a pandemic, steered a decisive response to war, tackled economic crisis and lost its longest-reigning monarch. Join Lord Heseltine, David Gauke and Kay Burley to reflect on an unprecedented decade in British politics, with a Q&A. Introduced by Anna Bird.

Can international justice be served? Stopping modern war crimes 

14:00  

Executive Room 7 

Organised by Bright Blue with International Rescue Committee 

Speakers: 

• Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Member of the House of Lords, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office 
• Ryan Shorthouse, Founder and Chief Executive, Bright Blue 
• Rehman Chishti MP 
• Laura Kyrke-Smith  Executive Director UK, International Rescue Committee 
• Katherine Ferguson, The Sun 
• Ms Nusrat Ghani MP 

The atrocities of the 1990s in Rwanda and Bosnia saw the world say “Never again”. As evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine mounts, including the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, this panel will explore how the UK Government. 

Being a Force for Good: Protecting children in conflict zones 

15:30  

Executive Room 10, ICC 

Organised by War Child  

Speakers: 

• Rob Williams, CEO, War Child UK 
• Kafia Abdurahman Omar, Adviser, War Child 
• Andrew Mitchell MP 
• Peter Oborne, Middle East Eye 

This event will consider the essential role of UK diplomacy, defence, and development in protecting civilians and particularly children living in conflict. War Child will share findings from its research Being a Force for Good which details opportunities presented by the UK’s role as a military partner and through means of trade and aid. 

Why do we bother when we’re just 1%? How the UK can lead the world on climate change  

17:00 

CEN – Media Suite, ICC 

Organised by the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) 

Speakers 

• John Flesher, Head of International Programmes, Conservative Environment Network 
• Julian Walker, Chief Commercial Officer, Associated British Ports 
• Bernice Lee, Research Director, Chatham House 

The UK accounts for only 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, dwarfed by countries like China and Russia. But are we really too small to make an impact? This panel will consider how the UK and our allies can use foreign policy and innovative policy tools like carbon border adjustments to leverage greater action overseas. 

Help at home and abroad: levelling up globally in an age of crisis

18:00  

ConservativeHome – Hall 6, ICC 

Organised by ConservativeHome in partnership with Christian Aid 

Speakers: 

• Giles Fraser, Clergy, Church of England 

With the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the global cost of living crisis, hunger and climate change disproportionately impacting the UK’s and the world’s poorest; now is the time we must help the most. This panel will explore how the UK can develop a longer-term, strategic approach to tackling poverty, hunger and climate change at home and abroad.

Britain at its Best: Leading the Way on Malaria Eradication 

19:45-21:00 

ConHome Marquee 

Organised by ConservativeHome in partnership with Malaria No More UK 

Speakers: 

• Liz Sugg, Member of the House of Lords 
• Katie Russell, Scientist, University of Oxford 
• Mark Wallace, Chief Executive Officer, ConservativeHome 

This reception, and accompanying exhibition, will celebrate the work of female scientists and health workers leading the fight against malaria and their global impact on women and girls. Join leading scientists to celebrate innovations – from UK-based development of vaccines and treatments to major education programmes across Africa. Free bar. 

‘Deep Blue’ Conference Party: UK leadership on international conservation 

20:00 

SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham  

Organised by the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) 

Speakers: 

• Sam Hall, Director, Conservative Environment Network  

Healthy oceans and waterways underpin a healthy planet, yet two-thirds of the marine environment is suffering from human impact like pollution and overfishing. Our speakers will consider how the UK government and businesses can work together to secure further progress to protect our seas and wildlife at the UN Biodiversity Convention this year. 

Tuesday 4 October

Global Britain: Ukraine’s Next Chapter

09:30 

Executive Room 9, ICC 

Organised by the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and the Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) 

Russia-Ukraine Crisis and UK – Middle East relationships 

09:45  

Hall 9, ICC 

Organised by the Conservative Middle East Council 

Speakers: 

• Lt. Gen. Sir Simon Mayall, Former MOD Middle East Advisor, Sandcrest Consulting Ltd
• Baria Alamuddin, Journalist, Makshaff Europe Services Ltd 
• Ziya Meral, Research Fellow, RUSI, CHACR, UK Army 

Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has had a devastating impact not only on Ukraine, but the world. What effect does Russia’s illegal war have on The Middle East and North Africa, and the UK’s relationships in the region? CMEC assembles world-class experts to discuss this uncertain future, and what the UK should be doing to navigate it. 

TRG: Britain’s Place in the World 

12:45  

Thatcher Theatre – Hall 3, ICC 

Organised by the

Tory Reform Group (TRG): Britain’s Place in the World 

12:45  

Thatcher Theatre – Hall 3, ICC 

Organised by the Tory Reform Group 

Speakers: 

• Alicia Kearns MP (invited) 
• Siobhan Aarons, Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing, BorgWarner 

At this fringe, we will consider how One Nation Conservatives should tackle a post-covid world, with global energy insecurity and food shortages that have been worsened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  

British support to Ukraine: Innovative Funding Strategies  

15:15  

Churchill Theatre – Hall 3, ICC 

Organised by Restitution and The HALO Trust 

This event will explore options for providing multi-billion support for Ukraine aid and reconstruction at no cost to the taxpayer.

Climate change and gender: a men-made problem or red meat for culture warriors? 

15:30  

CEN – Media Suite, ICC# 

Organised by the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) 

Speakers: 

• Fionuala McCarron, Conservative Environment Network 
• Elizabeth Myendo, Programme Manager, Tearfund 
• Steph Spyro, Daily Express 

Identity politics has seeped into the climate debate. While climate change and gender inequality are interlinked, is it right to treat climate as a gender issue, or does it risk undermining support? This panel will discuss how Conservatives can change the narrative and champion the empowerment of women as a solution to climate change. 

Conservative Friends of Pakistan Drinks Reception 

15:30  

Castle Art Gallery, ICC 

Organised by the Conservative Friends of Pakistan 

Please join Conservative Friends of Pakistan in welcoming Ministers, MPs and Peers at the Drinks Reception at CPC22. 

Conservative Friends of Afghanistan 

18:00  

Drawing Room, Hyatt Hotel 

Organised by the Conservative Friends of Afghanistan 

The Commonwealth Reception 

18:00  

Hall 8a, ICC 

Organised by the Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth 

Speakers: 

• Ranil Jayawardena MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 
• Nigel Huddleston MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Sport, Heritage and Tourism 
• Dr Luke Evans MP  

Join Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth for our annual Conservative Party Conference Reception to celebrate our Commonwealth ties. 

Green Alliance Reception: action on climate and nature to beat the cost of living crisis 

18:30  

Hall 11a, ICC 

Organised by the National Trust, RSPB, Woodland Trust Wildlife Trusts, Friends of the Earth, CPRE and Greenpeace 

Speakers: 

• Tanya Steele, WWF-UK 
• Shaun Spiers, Green Alliance 
• Government Minister (invited) 

The natural world is a source of pride and joy for millions across the UK. By taking climate action now, we can protect the planet for future generations, and build an energy system that can bring down bills this winter.  

Trade, Prosperity and British Investment Partnerships  

19:30  

Executive Room 8, ICC 

Organised by The HALO Trust and ODI 

Sustainable prosperity relies on international cooperation, free movement of goods, and reduction in conflict. Africa is a clear example of where poverty reduction and UK international partnerships can work together to realise potential. This event will hear expert views on opportunities for aid, prosperity and British investment partnerships. 

International Development drinks reception 

Castle Art Gallery, ICC 

20:30-22:00 

Organised by Bond 

Speakers: 

• Vicky Ford MP, Minister for Development, FCDO 
• Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP, Former Defence Secretary and former Trade Secretary and candidate for the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Chair 
• Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, former Secretary of State for International Development  
• Stephanie Draper, Bond 
• Denisa Delic, International Rescue Committee 

Please join us for this special event to hear from the new Minister for Development on her vision for a “Global Britain” that continues to stand up for an international rules-based system and applies a values-based foreign policy that has human rights and sustainable development at its centre. 

Events at the Labour Party Conference, Saturday 24th – Wednesday 28th September

Sunday 25 September

Stronger Together for Britain in the World

13:00-14:00

ACC Liverpool, Hall 2, Room 6, Level: LG

Organised by the Labour Party Chair: Anneliese Dodds MP

Speakers:

• David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (invited )
• Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade (invited)
• John Healey MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (invited)

Ending the UK’s Dirty Money Problem

17.00-18.30

ACC Liverpool, Concourse 1

Organised by the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition

Speakers:

• David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
• Chris Bryant MP
• Margaret Hodge MP, APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax

Democracy Drinks

18.00-19.30

ACC Liverpool, Hall 2, Room 4, Level: LG

Organised by Demos, Electoral Reform Society, Unlocked Democracy and Democracy Network

Chair: Polly Curtis, Demos

Speakers:

• David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
• Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Charities in Crisis: How Can Civil Society Organisations Survive and Thrive?

18.30 

Maritime Museum

Organised by the Fabian Society and Charities Aid Foundation

International Development Drinks Reception

ACC Liverpool, Hall 2 Room 2, LG

19:30-21:00

Organised by Bond and the Labour Campaign for International Development

Speakers:

• Preet Kaul Gill MP, Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development
• Hilary Benn MP
• Wayne David MP
• Stephanie Draper, Bond
• Heather Staff, LCID 

The Humanitarian Reception: Responding to Crisis in a Changing World

20.00 

Maritime Museum 

Organised by the Fabian Society, British Red Cross and People’s Postcode Lottery. For more information contact [email protected].

Speakers:

• Wes Streeting MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Monday 26 September

Trade Balance: Put Climate and Social Justice First

9.30 

Blundell Street Liverpool 

Organised by SERA – Labour’s Environment Campaign and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Speakers:

• Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade (invited)
• Katie White, WWF’s Executive Director for Advocacy and Campaigns
• Christina McAnea, UNISON’s General Secretary (invited)
• Ruth Bergan, director of the Trade Justice Movement 

What Is Labour’s Offer on Foreign Policy and Development?

Jury’s Inn, Meeting Room 4, Level 1

10:00-11:00

Organised by Bond and the Labour Foreign Policy Group

Speakers:

• Bambos Charalambous MP, Shadow FCDO Minister
• Preet Gill MP, Shadow International Development Minister
• Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland and LFPG Chair (invited)
• Stephanie Draper, Bond
• Jessica Toale, Labour Foreign Policy Group 

Britain’s Role in the World After Brexit

11:00-12:00

ACC Liverpool, Auditorium 1C, Level 1

Organised by 89up and SME4Labour

Chair: Claude Moraes, Director of European Affairs, 89up

Speakers:

• Lord Jack McConnell, Labour Foreign Policy Group

What is Labour’s Vision for Global Britain?

12:00-13:00

ACC Liverpool, Hall 2, Room 2, Level: LG

Organised by the New Statesman and UK in a Changing Europe

Speakers:

• David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
• Prof Anand Menon, UK in a Changing Europe and King’s College

What the Labour Movement Can Do to Support Ukraine

12:30-13:30

ACC Liverpool, Lower Galleria Room 1, Level: LG

Organised by SME4Labour

Chair: Jonathan Wallcroft

Speakers:

• Gary Smith, GMB
• Lyn Brown MP, Shadow Minister For Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (invited)
• David Taylor, Labour Campaign for International Development 
• Salman Shaikh 
• Jeevun Sandher, economist
• Jessica Toale, Labour Foreign Policy Group (invited)

Palestine: From Apartheid to Freedom, Justice and Equality

12:30-14:00

ACC Liverpool, Meeting Room 11B, Level 1

Organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Chair: Kamel Hawwash, Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Speakers:

• Omar Barghouti, Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement
• Lina Abu Akleh, niece of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
• Bell Ribeiro-Addy, MP for Streatham
• Jess Barnard, chair of Young Labour and National Executive Committee member
• Ben Jamal, Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Does Africa Still Matter to the Labour Party? Why Strengthening Solidarity Is Essential in the Context of the Ukraine War and Rapid Climate Change

12:30-14:00

ACC Liverpool, Meeting Room 11C, Level 1

Organised by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)

Chair: Unite the Union 

Speakers (names to be confirmed):

• ACTSA
• African Trade Union
• Labour Party MP 
• South African political representative 
• Unite The Union

What is Our Future? – Looking Forwards in Afghanistan

12:30-14:00

Hilton Hotel Liverpool, Albert 4, Level 1

Organised by Islamic Relief UK

Speakers:

• David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (invited)
• Catherine West MP, Shadow Minister for Asia and the Pacific (invited)

Stronger Together: Labour’s Foreign Policy Vision in a Time of Global Crises

12:30 

The Quaker Meeting House 

Organised by Christians on the Left, World Vision, Tearfund and Christian Aid

Chair: Hannah Rich, Christians on the Left

Speakers:

• Preet Gill MP – Shadow Secretary of State for International Development
• Stephen Doughty MP- Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International Development)
• Cllr Heather Staff – Chair LCID and Vice Chair Christians on the Left
• Erica Hall – Policy Manager and Strategic Advisor, World Vision
• Sophie Powell – Chief of UK Advocacy, Christian Aid
• Megan Rowland – Senior Government Relations Manager, Tearfund 

Let’s Regulate Drugs for Global Justice and Planetary Health

13:00-14:30

ACC Liverpool, Meeting Room 1, Level 1

Organised by Health Poverty Action, Transform and Blacksox

Chair: Jeff Smith MP (invited)

Speakers:

• Neil Woods, Law Enforcement Action Partnership
• Viv Ahmum, Blacks

In Conversation with David Lammy MP

14:00-15:00

ACC Liverpool, Collection Lounge, Level: Concourse

Organised by Coalition for Global Prosperity, Labour Campaign for International Development and the Labour Foreign Policy Group 

Speakers:

• David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

Renewing Democracy in An Age of Authoritarians

16:15-17:15

ACC Liverpool, Hall 2 Room 3, Level: LG

Organised by the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) and the Electoral Reform Society

Chair: Harry Quilter-Pinner, IPPR

Speakers:

• David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
• Thangam Debbonaire MP, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
• Dr Hannah White OBE, Institute for Government
• Parth Patel, IPPR

Protecting the Planet – Labour’s Priorities for Climate and Nature

18:00 

ACC Liverpool, Auditorium 1B

Organised by the Labour Party 

Chair: Kerry McCarthy MP

Speakers:

• Keir Starmer MP, Leader of the Labour Party (invited)

Tuesday 27 September

Reimagining Solidarity: – A New Vision for Global Equity

10:00-11:30

ACC Liverpool, Concourse 2

Organised by Health Poverty Action, STOPAIDS and Christian Blind Mission

Chair: Preet Gill MP (Invited)

Speakers:

• Fabian Hamilton, Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament, Latin America and the Caribbean
• Denis Bukenya, People’s Health Movement Uganda
• Martin Drewy, Health Poverty Action
• Maryam Mohsin, Bond

The Rights Removal Bill: Another Piece of Rights Regressive Legislation

12:00-13:30

ACC Liverpool, Meeting Room 10, Level 1

Organised by Amnesty International UK and Liberty

Chair: Anushka Asthana, ITV News

Speakers:

• Steve Reed MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice
• Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK
• Martha Spurrier, Liberty
• Human Rights Activist (invited)

Act Now: Why Labour Must Lead in Addressing the Climate and Nature Crisis

17:30 

Blundell Street Liverpool 

Organised by SERA – Labour’s Environment Campaign

Speakers:

• Ed Miliband MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero (invited)

Second Hand September Reception: Sustainable Fashion and Climate Justice

19:00-20:00

Hilton Hotel Liverpool, Albert 3, Level 1

Organised by Oxfam GB