06/10/2026

10.45 More in Common in partnership with UCL Policy Lab

Birmingham ICC : Executive Room 7

The Big Tax Debate: Our expert panel discuss where Conservative should go next with JRF, UCL Policy Lab and Stone Centre

Luke Tryl (More in Common, Executive Director)
Baroness Lucy Jeanne Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG (Conservative Party, Shadow Treasury Minister)
The Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP (Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (Invited))
UCL Policy Lab Speaker to be announced ( , )

We bring together leading experts and the latest analysis on taxation to explore what a conservative agenda for reforming the UK tax system might look like. From capital gains tax to tax on investment income, and from tax cliff edges to inheritance tax, we’ll explore how reform can deliver fairer and more progressive outcomes while also driving growth and productivity.

Snacks Drinks

13.50 Centre for Policy Studies

Birmingham ICC : Hall 7

Is Britain going bust?

Simon French (Panmure Liberum, Chief Economist and Head of Research)
Daniel Herring (Centre for Policy Studies, Head of Economic and Fiscal Policy)
Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG ( , Shadow Minister (Treasury))
Jack Rankin MP (Member of Parliament, Windsor)
Chaired by Emma Taggart (The Telegraph, Economics Reporter)

Everyone agrees the public finances are on unstable footing, with spending on everything from welfare to defence, health to debt set to rise. The Conservatives' 'golden economic rule' mandates that for every pound in savings, at least 50% must be used to lower our debt. But where are those savings going to come from? Join our panel to discuss how we can tackle public spending and stop Britain going bust.