CPC24 - What would Maggie do? Lessons from the Thatcher revolution Centre for Policy Studies 2024-10-22 | CPC24 - What would Maggie do? Lessons from the Thatcher revolution
Drop the Crops? The Future of Biofuels Mandate Centre for Policy Studies 2023-04-28 | Every time motorists fill up at the pump, they are unknowingly paying for the UK’s biofuels mandate, requiring the blending of biofuels into petrol and diesel. With rising concerns around food security and inflation, as well as the sustainability of biomass energy, is the use of food crops still justified? And what other reforms are needed to ensure the policy is fit for purpose in the world of zero-emission vehicles?Panelists:Dustin Benton, Policy Director – Green AllianceMatthew Culley, Combinable Crops Chair – National Farmers UnionEmma Revell, Head of Communications and Public Affairs – Centre for Policy Studies (Chair)Howard Cox, Founder – Fairfuel UKDillon Smith, Researcher for Energy and Environment Policy – Centre for Policy Studies
State of the Union Centre for Policy Studies 2023-03-27 | Join an online panel including politicians, journalists and commentators for a discussion on the state of the union, Scotland’s current political landscape and the outlook for the Scottish independence movement chaired by CPS Director Robert Colvile.Eddie Barnes, Campaign Director – Our Scottish FutureChris Deerin, Director – Reform ScotlandLucy Dunn, Author – The SpectatorAndrew Bowie - MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
In Place of Strikes Centre for Policy Studies 2023-03-02 | CPS Head of Communications and Public Affairs Emma Revell chairs an online panel discussion covering the unions’ gripes, whether strikes are warranted, what the government should do, and the impact of continued industrial action on business and families...Speakers:Tony Lodge, Author on Transport and Energy – Centre for Policy StudiesJonathan Simons, Partner and Head of the Education Practice – Public FirstEmma Revell, Head of Communications and Public Affairs – Centre for Policy Studies (Chair)Dr Billy Palmer, Senior Fellow in Health Policy – Nuffield TrustMark Lehain, Head of Education – Centre for Policy Studies
Online Safety: Legal but Harmful? Centre for Policy Studies 2023-02-10 | -While its proponents view the Online Safety Bill as necessary to ensure the safety of adults and children online, others argue that it presents a threat to free speech, competition, innovation and privacy. What is the scope of state responsibility on these matters? How do we strike the balance between censorship and free speech? How will the Bill impact the UK tech sector?- Matthew Hodgson, Technical Co-Founder – Matrix- Dr Edina Harbinja, Senior Lecturer in Media/Privacy Law – Aston Law School- Matthew Feeney, Head of Technology and Innovation – Centre for Policy Studies (Chair)- Baroness Kidron, Member of the Draft Online Safety Bill Committee- Will Moy, CEO – Full Fact
MTC22: Panel 2 – Why Choose Britain Centre for Policy Studies 2023-01-25 | Panelists:- Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman - City of London Corporation- Andrew Griffith MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury- The Rt Hon Lord Johnson of Lainston, Founding Partner and Chief Executive - Somerset Capital- The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable, Visiting Professor - London School of Economics- Charlotte Crosswell, Chair and Trustee - Open Banking LTD. (Chair)
MTC22: Panel 3 – Sharing the Growth: Solving the Levelling Up Challenge Centre for Policy Studies 2023-01-25 | Panelists - Sir John Peace, Chairman - Midlands Engine Partnership, Midlands Connect- Andy Haldane, CEO - RSA- Guy Opperman MP, Minister for Employment- Julian David, CEO - TechUK- Juliet Samuel, Columnist - The Daily Telegraph (Chair)
MTC22: Introductions Centre for Policy Studies 2023-01-25 | Introductions to MTC22 on Growth from:- Lord Spencer of Alresford, Chairman - CPS- Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman - City of London Corporation- Ian Stuart, CEO - HSBC UK
CapX Live What would Maggie do? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-10-20 | Alys Denby, Deputy Editor – Capx (Chair); The Rt Hon Lord Willetts; Dr Nile Gardiner – Director, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom; Matthew Elliott – Senior Political Adviser, Shore Capital
In conversation with Chris Philp MP Centre for Policy Studies 2022-10-20 | In conversation with… Chris Philp MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury & Robert Colvile, Director – CPS; introduced by Oriel Petry, Senior Vice President UK Public Affairs – AirbusSponsored by Airbus
Are business rates killing the high street? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-10-20 | Sponsored by ColliersGerard Lyons, Business Researcher – CPS (Chair); Anthony Browne MP; John Webber, Director and Head of Rating – Colliers International; Vivienne King, Head of Real Estate Social Impact – The Good Economy; Nick Lakin, Corporate Affairs Director – Kingfisher
What can the Conservatives do for families? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-10-20 | Tom Clougherty, Director of Research and Tax – CPS (Chair); Dame Rachel de Souza DBE, Children’s Commissioner for England; Victoria Prentis MP, Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions; Danny Kruger MP; Luke Stanley, Senior Research – Onward
Why choose Britain? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-10-20 | Robert Colvile, Director – CPS (Chair); Andrew Griffith MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury; Lord Spencer, Chairman – IPGL; Rt Hon Sir John Redwood MP; Hannah Gurga, Director General – ABI
In conversation with… The Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP Centre for Policy Studies 2022-10-20 | The Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP, Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office & Robert Colvile, Director – CPS
CapX Live Is America doomed Centre for Policy Studies 2022-10-20 | Dr Frank Luntz & John Ashmore – Editor, CapX
Can the City seize the opportunities of Brexit? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-10-20 | Sponsored by ABI=Robert Colvile, Director – CPS (Chair); Bim Afolami MP; Gareth Davies MP; Dr Gerard Lyons, Chief Economic Strategist – Netwealth; Charlotte Clark, Director of Regulation – ABI
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What now for the Tories? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-07-13 | After surviving a vote of no confidence a month ago, the now former PM Boris Johnson had no choice but to resign last week, following a wave of resignations from his government. The contest to replace him is now under way. So what does the future hold for the party - and for the country? We are delighted to welcome Matthew Goodwin, Rachel Wolf, Lord Frost and Will Tanner who will sit down with CPS Director Robert Colvile to discuss the potential outcomes of the leadership election, the priorities of the party for the next two years and what it means for the public.
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Keith Joseph Lecture 2022 - Frank Luntz Centre for Policy Studies 2022-05-20 | Dr Frank Luntz presents the annual Sir Keith Joseph Memorial Lecture. Dr Luntz is a visiting academic fellow at the CPS and the world’s leading expert on political language and communication. He shares his insights on the state of politics in both the UK and the US, voters’ attitudes and the current decline in political trust we are witnessing in both countries.This lecture explores some of the findings of Dr Frank Luntz’s landmark survey of the British public’s language and values, which he conducted during his time as a visiting academic fellow in the summer of 2021.
In Conversation with Dr Frank Luntz Centre for Policy Studies 2022-05-18 | In Conversation with Dr Frank LuntzA year after Dr Luntz's landmark survey of the British public’s language and values, which he conducted during his time as a visiting academic fellow at the CPS, Robert sits down with Dr Luntz to discuss the current state of UK politics following the recent local elections, the state of US politics and the position of Western countries in the Russian war with Ukraine.
The Future of Rail post COVID-19 Centre for Policy Studies 2022-05-17 | The Future of Rail post COVID-19withStephen Hammond MP, Member of Parliament for WimbledonChampa Magesh, President - Trainline for BusinessAndy Bagnall, Director General - Rail Delivery GroupJo Lewington, Chief Environment & Sustainability Officer - Network RailTony Lodge, Research Fellow - Centre for Policy Studies (Chair)Just over two years ago, the United Kingdom went into its first national lockdown and overnight, rail was challenged by flexible working from home - a trend now set to persist. Today, the sector must seize the opportunity to adapt to passengers' new demands for flexibility or risk serious decline. In an upcoming report, the CPS investigates the future of the railways, what has changed since the pandemic and what the UK rail must do to respond to new passenger demands for freedom and flexibility, and what it risks if it doesn't. To mark the launch of the report, we are delighted to welcome Stephen Hammond MP, Champa Magesh, Andy Bagnall, Jo Lewington and Tony Lodge to dissect and debate the future of rail and how to best invest in the sector to boost the economy, meet environmental targets and ensure customers' demands are being met.
Bank of England:Are we better off after 25 years of independence? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-05-12 | Bank of England:Are we better off after 25 years of independence?withDavid Smith, Economics Editor - The Sunday TimesProf. Anne Sibert, Professor of Economics - Birkbeck, University of LondonDr Gerard Lyons, Chief Economic Strategist - NetwealthTom Clougherty, Head of Tax - Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) Today, the Bank of England will celebrate 25 years of being granted operational independence over monetary policy. Since then, the Bank's responsibilities have grown even further to include both financial stability and regulating firms. To reflect on this historic milestone, this event will discuss what we have learned about the Bank in the last quarter of a century, whether granting independence has been vindicated, whether the country is better off for it and finally whether it is time to reassess the Bank's current remit of an inflation target or move to a new one?We are delighted to welcome David Smith, Prof. Anne Sibert and Dr Gerard Lyons to dissect and debate the role of the Bank of England, its relation to Westminster and how its independent position raises questions over the notions of control, remit and accountability.
UK Competitiveness: opportunities and challenges post-Brexit Centre for Policy Studies 2022-04-25 | This event, hosted in partnership with Pension Insurance Corporation, brought together the Rt Hon. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, Tracy Blackwell, Ben Houchen, Chris Giles and Robert Colvile to dissect and debate the future of the UK’s regulatory policy with all that it encompasses in terms of the UK’s competitiveness, economic strategy and incentivising increased investment into the UK’s economy for a sustainable and prosperous future post-Brexit.
Aux Urnes, Citoyens! How will Frances presidential election unfold? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-04-14 | It's Macron vs Le Pen, again, as the French public head into the second round of the country's presidential elections. Is it a shoo-in for the incumbent, or does the Rassemblement National have a serious chance of seizing power? And what will the key battles be ahead of the vote on April 24? For our latest CapX Live we're bringing together experts on French politics to run the rule over the election, what it means for the state of French politics and the future of Europe.
Energy security: what is the UKs strategy? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-03-31 | Peter Aldous, MP for WaveneyAdam Bell, Head of Policy - StonehavenJess Ralston, Senior Analyst - Energy & Climate Intelligence UnitKarl Williams, Senior Researcher - Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) Soon the Government will publish its new Britain's Energy Security Strategy which is likely to set out new energy supply measures and some changes to support fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. In recent statements in Parliament, the Rt Hon. Kwasi Kwarteng MP declared that increasing domestic renewable energy, such as wind and solar generation, alongside domestic fossil fuels, is now a "matter of national security", especially with the current Russian war in Ukraine and the price crisis. To discuss this new strategy and current international affairs impacting the energy sector, we are delighted to welcome Peter Aldous MP, Adam Bell and Jess Ralston as they sit down with Karl Williams, CPS Senior Researcher.
CapX Live: Are sanctions working? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-03-17 | The West has responded to the invasion of Ukraine with a coordinated campaign of sanctions designed to cripple the Russian economy and isolate the Putin regime. As the war rages on, our expert panel will discuss the effectiveness of these measures in curbing Putin's aggression, and the morality and impact of targeting ordinary Russian citizens.CapX Editor John Ashmore is joined by economist and writer Duncan Weldon, former Ukrainian politician and Strategic Relations Manager at the Henry Jackson Society Aliona Hlivco, and writer and Senior Fellow at The Atlantic Council Ben Judah.
CapX Live on Everything in moderation: where is the centre ground? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-03-09 | The pandemic and now the Ukraine crisis have plunged us into an era of extraordinary uncertainty, with global factors leading to major disruptions to our everyday life. Public opinion, too, has been shifting rapidly. So what does the new map of British politics look like? And are voters and politicians on the same page?In this webinar, CapX Deputy Editor Alys Denby welcomes political experts Mark Brolin, Professor Eric Kaufmann, David Goodhart and Robert Colvile to discuss the state of policy and public opinion, the new definition of centrism and the centre ground, and what it will mean for the next election.
CPS in conversation with the Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP Centre for Policy Studies 2022-03-02 | In conversation with the Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP: 100 days on from COP26 withThe Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP, Chairman - Net Zero Support GroupEamonn Ives, Head of Energy & Environment Policy - Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) At the conclusion of COP26 in Glasgow in November last year, the conference’s President Alok Sharma declared that “we can now say with credibility that we have kept 1.5 degrees alive. But, its pulse is weak and it will only survive if we keep our promises and translate commitments into rapid action.”100 days on from COP26, we are delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP to explore what lessons were learnt, what decisions were made, and what needs to happen next, as he sits down with Eamonn Ives, our Head of Energy and Environment Policy.The two will also discuss how the climate debate is unfolding in Britain at the moment, amid the ongoing energy crisis, geopolitical tensions, and wider policy challenges as the world begins to truly emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
The Future of Policing:what are the challenges facing policing today? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-02-22 | 'The Future of Policing: what are the challenges facing policing today?' withThe Rt Hon Kit Malthouse MP, Minister of State for Crime, Policing & ProbationSir Michael Barber, Chair - The Strategic Review of Policing in England & WalesLisa Townsend, Surrey Police and Crime CommissionerRobert Colvile, Director - Centre for Policy Studies (Chair) In early March, the independent Strategic Review of Policing in England & Wales will be published. In a world where we are witnessing profound shifts in society and in the patterns of crime due to ever-developing technology, this review will aim to offer a new strategy for the police service in order for them to better tackle crime.In this webinar, our panel will discuss the challenges facing policing today and what the future of the service might look like. With perspectives from the Minister, Chair of the independent review and a PCC, the discussion will seek to investigate the current state of policing from a variety of perspectives ahead of the review which will seek to answer these challenges.We are delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Kit Malthouse MP, Sir Michael Barber and Lisa Townsend on the panel where they will explore what should be the role of the police, the challenges ahead for the service, and what we can expect from the Strategic Review.
CPS/CBI Special Event: Are we actually serious about growth? Centre for Policy Studies 2022-02-03 | Two years on from Brexit, and the economic debate is stagnant. We’re talking about high taxes and high spending – not unleashing business investment and catalysing productivity. Growth forecasts for the post-pandemic era are anaemic. Lowballing growth lowballs our economy and fails to realise the country’s aspirations.In his first major speech of 2022, CBI Director General Tony Danker will argue that we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix our record of weak growth and flatlining productivity - to become a world leader in green energy, a hotbed for technological innovation, and a global trading superpower. The alternative is economic stagnation, low aspiration, and the UK trailing behind our global competitors. Tony will be joined by Robert Colvile and together they’ll discuss what government should do to put the UK back on a high-growth path and the invaluable role that business can play in realising our growth ambitions. As the UK stands at an economic crossroads, what new ideas are there to bring to the table?
Who We Are | Centre for Policy Studies Centre for Policy Studies 2022-01-20 | The Centre for Policy Studies is Britain’s leading centre-right think tank. Our mission is to develop a new generation of conservative thinking, built around promoting enterprise, ownership and prosperity.The CPS does this both by producing our own policy papers – in particular on core areas of taxation, economic growth, business, welfare, housing and environment. We also work with prominent policy thinkers to bring their ideas to a wider audience, including many Conservative MPs, as well as hosting events, debates and conferences.The CPS was founded in 1974 by Sir Keith Joseph and Margaret Thatcher and was responsible for developing the bulk of the policy agenda that became known as Thatcherism. The think tank, Thatcher said, “was where our conservative revolution began”. It was by implementing its policies “that we gradually restored the confidence and reputation of our country”.Since our formation, the CPS has produced countless policies which have made Britain a better place: the taming of runaway inflation, the curbing of the power of the trade unions, the privatisation revolution, the shrinking of the state and Britain’s embrace of entrepreneurship. The CPS paved the way for the creation of modern companies such as British Airways, British Telecom and Jaguar Land Rover. It was the CPS which first suggested that parental choice should be put at the heart of the education system, with schools becoming accountable to parents; and championed wider share ownership and that suggested banks should have to reveal their charges to their customers, or that individuals should be able to take their pension with them when moving jobs.The CPS championed the use of synthetic phonics in schools, which has – since its introduction under David Cameron – raised children’s literacy standards and reversed Britain’s decline in the PISA tables. CPS policy ideas inspired the pension freedoms brought in by George Osborne. The Coalition’s flagship tax policy, of raising the personal allowance for income tax, first appeared in a CPS pamphlet by Maurice Saatchi. And the CPS led Britain’s think tanks into the digital age with the creation of CapX, an online aggregator and news service dedicated to making the case for popular capitalism.More recently, the CPS has been spearheading efforts to level up the country, reforming – or abolishing – Stamp Duty, promoting long-term fixed-rate mortgages to help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder, establishing free ports, boosting regional and inter-regional transport, enhancing digital skills, creating a bespoke visa system for entrepreneurs who could create high-value companies and supporting the country through the pandemic, while offering constructive and realistic proposals on how to boost economic growth to recover from the impact of Covid-19, including through the introduction of full expensing.Today, under the directorship of Robert Colvile, the CPS is still at the heart of the intellectual debate. The latest parliamentary survey by Savanta ComRes found that Conservative MPs consider the CPS to be the country’s most influential think tank. It also scored extremely highly, compared with its peers, in terms of the quality of its research and its independence from political and commercial bias. It was responsible for the flagship housing and tax policies in the most recent Conservative Party manifesto, as well as proposing dozens of other policies that have been adopted by government.
Calming the chaos: How can we fix Britains energy market problems? Centre for Policy Studies 2021-12-14 | Energy markets are experiencing enormous turbulence - causing bills to soar, and suppliers to go bust. But what is behind the current chaos, and what is the best way to calm it? At this event, we bring together a group of experts to discuss precisely that. We will also consider how other government objectives, not least Net Zero, play into the equation.Joining us are:John Penrose MPDhara Vyas, Deputy Director of Policy - Energy UKSam Dumitriu, Research Director - The Entrepeneurs NetworkTim Lord, Senior Fellow - Tony Blair Institute
#MTCTrade21 - A World of Trading Possibilities: CPTPP and beyond Centre for Policy Studies 2021-12-10 | ...
