05/10/2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham : Sonata
Can Badenoch turn the Conservatives around?
The Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE (House of Lords, Peer)
Luke Tryl (More in Common, Executive Director)
Nick Timothy MP ( , Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (Invited))
Chaired by Emily Maitlis (The News Agents, Host)
Join us for More in Common's flagship deep dive into public opinion, asking why Kemi Badenoch's popularity isn't translating into a recovery for the Conservatives. Using exclusive polling, Luke Tryl, joined by senior politicians and journalists, will explore where the party is making inroads, where it's still struggling, and what it would take to close the gap.


Birmingham ICC : Hall 8a
Justice prevails: Britain’s strength in access to justice, the rule of law and economic growth
Harpreet Sandhu KC (The Bar Council, Leader of the Midland Circuit)
Rt Hon Baroness Prentis of Banbury KC (House of Lords, Former Attorney General)
Nick Timothy MP (House of Commons, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (Invited))
Chaired by Sarah Bool MP (Chair, Executive Committee, Society of Conservative Lawyers, Member of Parliament)
The UK legal sector is a national economic asset. This event will consider how government can ensure it continues to thrive. Join legal leaders and policymakers to consider the necessary policy frameworks that support courts, digital infrastructure maintaining the UK’s reputation as a trusted legal centre, safeguarding access to justice. The UK’s justice system should be recognised as national infrastructure with a vital role in growth and trade.


06/10/2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham : DFS
A Conservative Defence of Free Speech
Join the 92 Group of Conservative MPs and Peers for our annual drinks and nibbles reception where we will discuss the Conservative defence of free speech, with notable speaker contributions.
