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Oct 6, 2026 • 1h 5min
Social security, disability and health-related inactivity: What is the Conservative case for reform?
This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference 2026.
Speakers:
Helen Whately MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Helen Barnard, Director of Policy and Research at Trussell
Fraser Nelson, Columnist at The Times
Ben Paxton, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Thomas Pope, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with Trussell.

Oct 5, 2026 • 47min
In conversation with Baroness Bennett, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
This event took place at the Green Party Conference.
Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government was joined by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales (2012–16).

Oct 5, 2026 • 55min
How can digital public services be made a reality?
This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference.
Speakers:
Mallory Durran, Chief Technology Officer at Nesta
Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council and Cabinet Member for Innovation at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Cassia Rowland, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
Rachel Taylor, UK Government & Health Industries Leader and Global Government & Public Sector Leader at PwC
This event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with PwC.

Oct 5, 2026 • 39min
In conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference.
Speakers:
Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director at the Institute for Government.

Oct 5, 2026 • 1h 2min
Should ministers have more power over public bodies?
This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference.
Speakers:
Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Shadow Minister (Treasury)
Henry Hill, Editor of The Critic
Rt Hon Lord Maude of Horsham, Founder and Chairman of Francis Maude Associates
Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund
This event was chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

Oct 5, 2026 • 1h 5min
Governing in a fractured Britain: How should the Conservatives rethink their approach to power?
This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference.
Speakers:
Baroness Finn of Swansea, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office
Dr Patrick English, Head of Elections and Political and Social Data at YouGov
Lucy Harris, former MEP and Conservative Special Adviser
Salma Shah, IfG Senior fellow and former Conservative Special Adviser
Tom Skinner, former Conservative Special Adviser
This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with YouGov.

Sep 30, 2026 • 60min
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This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026.
Speakers:
Paul Waugh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education)
Lynn Perry MBE, Chief Executive Officer at Barnardo's
Sarah Ronan, Executive Director at the Early Education and Childcare Coalition
Matt Towner, Director of Programmes at Impact on Urban Health
Alistair Strathern MP, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Labour Group for Men and Boys
This event was chaired by Nehal Davison, former Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with Barnardo’s and Impact on Urban Health.

Sep 30, 2026 • 59min
Where next for English devolution under Andy Burnham?
This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026.
Speakers:
Mayor Kim McGuinness, Mayor of North East England
Cllr Fran Belbin, Leader of Sheffield City Council
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor at The University of Manchester
Mark Rogers, Interim Chief Executive, Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority
This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with The University of Manchester.

Sep 29, 2026 • 1h 13min
How can Labour build an affordable welfare system that supports sick and disabled people?
This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026.
Speakers:
Dame Meg Hillier MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee
Rt Hon Alan Milburn, Chair of the Young People and Work Review
Ben Paxton, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
Dr Kate Summers, British Academy Post Doctoral Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science
This event was chaired by Thomas Pope, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sep 29, 2026 • 59min
Getting things done: How can government deliver policy priorities?
This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026.
Speakers:
Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State (Home Office)
David Pinto-Duschinsky MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions, and former Special Adviser in the Home Office and Treasury
James Reeve, Partner at PA Consulting
Felicity Slater, former special adviser in No.10, Cabinet Office, and HM Treasury
Jack Worlidge, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with PA Consulting.


