IfG at the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Birmingham for the Reform UK Party Conference 2026.
The IfG is hosting a wide-ranging, thought-provoking and influential programme of fringe events at the party conferences.
In conversation with Danny Kruger MP
Friday 4 September | 13:00–14:00
Alex Thomas, Executive Director at the Institute for Government will be joined by Danny Kruger MP, head of Reform UK’s unit for preparing the party for government.
What is the Reform UK vision for devolution and local government in England?
Friday 4 September | 15:15–16:15
Speakers:
- Cllr Stephen Atkinson, Leader of Lancashire County Council and Leader of the Local Government Association's Reform UK Group
- Justin Galliford, Chief Executive Officer at Norse Group
- Cllr Peter Harris, Leader of Essex County Council
- Cllr Linden Kemkaran, Leader of Kent County Council
- Akash Paun, Programme Director (Devolution) at the Institute for Government
This event will be chaired by Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government.
This event is in partnership with Norse Group.
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