Power of Politics

To what extent does the general public tolerate abuse and harassment of MPs? Does counter-narrative messaging reduce this tolerance? Hear from expert speakers.

From medieval times to the 2008 financial crash and the present day, economist Martin Slater explores the central role and changing fortunes of the National Debt.

Lauded as ‘the greatest public servant of our time’, Jeremy Heywood was confidant and trouble shooter for both Conservative and Labour Prime Ministers. Suzanne Heywood talks about her late husband and his life of public service.

Join one of the Guardian’s most beloved columnists, political sketch writer John Crace, for some hilarious insights into politics and modern-day Britain.

Are the deep splits in society being created and maintained by disinformation? What can be done to rein in big tech? Our expert speakers discuss if democracy can survive in these circumstances.

With Trump’s second presidency, are we returning to an era of Great Powers and ‘might means right’? What are the implications for the so-called ‘global rules-based order’? Join in the discussion with our expert panel.

There is serious possibility the US might withdraw its security guarantees for Europe, in place since 1945. Our expert speakers review the options and consider what the future of Europe might look like.

Join bestselling author and journalist Sonia Purnell for a discussion of the complexities, intricacies and mysteries of leadership, focusing on Pamela Churchill Harriman, daughter-in-law of Winston Churchill.