Birmingham ICC : Disraeli Theatre

How to get the debt markets off our backs?

Britain’s ballooning spending and borrowing have left taxpayers increasingly at the mercy of the bond markets. How can politicians restore fiscal credibility, rein in the size of the state and get the public finances back under control before the markets force their hand?

Birmingham ICC : Hall 7

In Conversation with Sir Mel Stride MP

CPS Director Liam Halligan sits down with Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride MP to discuss the Conservatives' plans for the economy and where Labour are going so wrong. The discussion will touch on what a future Conservative government would do to reduce the tax burden, close the deficit, and what broader reforms are needed to get Britain back on a growth trajectory.

Birmingham ICC : Hall 7

In Conversation with Helen Whately MP

Welfare spending is out of control, with the total bill on track to eclipse the entire defence budget while economic inactivity keeps climbing. For many, the system is no longer a safety net but a way of life - yet anyone calling for reform is accused of attacking the vulnerable. Helen Whately, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, joins CPS Director Liam Halligan, to ask whether a rational debate on welfare is possible.

Birmingham ICC : Hall 7

Solving Britain's energy crisis

Energy prices are crippling Britain, as heavy industry is driven overseas and families worry about their heating bills. Labour remain ideologically blind to opportunities in the North Sea, new nuclear is tied up in planning red-tape, fracking myths are holding back exploration and renewables are viewed as too reliant on public subsidy. So how can we fix things?

Birmingham ICC : Hall 7

In Conversation with Sir James Cleverly MP

The Centre for Policy Studies and Lloyds Banking Group are delighted to host a fireside discussion with Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly MP. The conversation will cover James' ministerial brief, including how to increase the supply of homes, supporting first-time buyers and the Conservatives' proposals for reforming stamp duty.

Birmingham ICC : Hall 7

In Conversation with Andrew Griffith MP

CPS Director Liam Halligan sits down with Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith to discuss the Conservatives' plans to support business, boost growth and get the country back on a path to prosperity. The discussion, followed by a Q&A, will touch on Andrew's campaigning against Labour's Employment Rights Bill, how a future Tory government will help a new generation of entrepreneurs as well as support more people into work.