IfG at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2025
The IfG was in Bournemouth for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2025.
The IfG has a big presence at the party conferences, hosting a wide-ranging and impactful programme of fringe events.
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Sir Nick Clegg in conversation: Big tech, AI and political conflict
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Speaker:
- Sir Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats
This event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.
Boosting trade and unlocking investment in an uncertain world
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Speakers:
- Clive Jones MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Trade
- Helen Bower-Easton CBE, Director of Communications at the Financial Conduct Authority
- Joanna Cound, Global Head of Public Policy, BlackRock UK
- Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation
- Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with the City of London Corporation.
How can local places ensure devolution delivers economic growth?
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Speakers:
- Baroness Pinnock, Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson on Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Professor Lisa Collins, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Surrey
- Cllr Lorna Dupre, Deputy Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council
- Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with the University of Surrey.
How could the UK take a prevention-led approach to healthcare?
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Speakers:
- Andrew George MP, Member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee
- Jules Payne, Chief Executive at Heart UK
- Ruth Rankine, Director of the Primary Care Network and Neighbourhood Lead at NHS Confederation
- Rob Thomas, Head of Public Affairs, UK and Ireland at Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK
This event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK.
The Institute for Government is grateful to the following organisations for partnering with them for the IfG's Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2025 programme:
IfG at the 2025 party conferences:
Contact the IfG Events Team if you have any general questions or queries about our conference activity: partyconference@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
In the meantime, view our work programme to learn about our plans for 2025 and beyond.