British Future at party conferences 2025
Event type: Conference fringe event (in-person)Date:
Location: Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham
British Future is hosting events at Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat party conferences this autumn.
Liberal Democrat conference, Bournemouth
How can liberals win the argument on immigration?
Monday 22nd September 19:45-21:00
Marriott Hotel, Blandford Room (outside the secure zone- no pass needed)
Speakers: Lisa Smart MP (Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson); Baron Mark Pack (Party Co-President and Member of House of Lords); Frank Sharry (former lead immigration advisor to Kamala Harris presidential campaign); Sunder Katwala (British Future, Chair).
British Future and an expert panel discuss what Lib Dems need to do to win the argument on immigration and asylum, one of the most pressing issues in today’s politics. Drawing on the latest findings from its new Immigration Attitudes Tracker with Ipsos, the panel will discuss approaches to small boats and asylum, as well as immigration numbers and managing migration for work and study. We will be joined by Frank Sharry, a leading US immigration strategist and former lead advisor on immigration policy to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign
Third party events at Liberal Democrat conference
British Future Director Sunder Katwala is speaking alongside Lisa Smart MP and Tim Farron MP at the Safe Routes Coalition event ‘Safe routes at risk: defending compassion for refugees’ on Monday 22nd September at 13:00. Bournemouth International Centre, Meyrick Suite.
Labour conference, Liverpool
This event examines inclusive workplaces in the UK today and the challenges and opportunities of getting the principles and practice right. We will discuss different experiences and perspectives across sectors and delve into strands of progress and barriers in Inclusion based work. Voices from politics, policy and practice will discuss how to make constructive progress in the workplace during polarised times.
Third Party events at Labour conference
Sunder Katwala is speaking at the Fabian Society event ‘Progressive, practical and popular: How should the left approach immigration?’ Monday 29 September, 18:45 at the Bluecoat, School Ln, Liverpool L1 3BX.
British Future Associate Frank Sharry is also speaking at an IPPR/Safe Routes Coalition event ‘From safe routes to settled lives: what is Labour’s approach to humanitarian pathways?’ Monday 29th September – 17:00 to 18:15, Arena Room Dee, ACC Liverpool.
Conservative conference, Manchester
Unlocking Opportunity: The case for Inclusive Employment
Monday 6th October 18:00-19:30
Midland Hotel, Trafford Room (secure zone)
Sponsored by KPMG
Speakers: Baroness Stedman-Scott; Siobhan Aarons, TRG; Anna Purchas, London Office Senior Partner & KPMG Vice Chair; Katie Lam MP, Opposition Assistant Whip (Invited); Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, Businessman and founder of ‘The Black Farmer (Invited); Sunder Katwala (British Future, Chair).
This event examines inclusive workplaces in the UK today and the challenges and opportunities of getting the principles and practice right. We will discuss different experiences and perspectives across sectors and delve into strands of progress and barriers in Inclusion based work. Voices from politics, policy and practice will discuss how to make constructive progress in the workplace during polarised times.
Third Party events at Conservative conference
Sunder Katwala is speaking at a More In Common / UCL event ‘This place matters: Social cohesion for a new age’. Monday, 6 October, 16:30 to 17:30, Central 6, Convention Centre (secure zone).
British Future’s latest activity on Twitter
Frank Sharry, co-author of this @BritishFuture report & former immigration advisor to Kamala Harris, is speaking to @TimesRadio Alexis Conran at 1.40 today on ‘How we can actually stop the boats’ - but keep protecting refugees.
Published today, a new @BritishFuture report ‘How we can actually stop the boats: Bringing control and compassion back to the UK asylum system’.
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Are you going to @LibDems conference?
Come to our event 'How can liberals win the argument on immigration?' on Monday evening 7.45pm at the Marriott.
With @LisaSmartMP @markpack @sundersays
& US migration expert Frank Sharry.
https://www.britishfuture.org/event/british-future-at-party-conferences-2025/
"Most people would prefer an orderly, controlled & humane [asylum] system to the populist threat of tearing everything up. The government’s job is to show that combining control and compassion can work." @sundersays for @easterneye on new proposals for managing small boats [1/2]
Published today, a new @BritishFuture report ‘How we can actually stop the boats: Bringing control and compassion back to the UK asylum system’.
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Are you part of an org or institution in Newham? Share your work with the Commission: how you're driving inclusion & belonging, suggest how others can help people live & work well together.
👉 Make your voice heard today!
https://newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/new-commission-wants-to-hear-from-newham-residents-on-inclusion-and-belonging
@NewhamLondon @britishfuture
Out tomorrow:
'How we can actually stop the boats: Bringing control and compassion back to the UK asylum system'
A new @BritishFuture report setting out how the UK could significantly reduce dangerous Channel crossings.
If you're at Lib Dem conference next week, come to our event 'How can liberals win the argument on immigration?' on Monday evening 7.45pm at the Marriott.
With @LisaSmartMP @markpack @sundersays & Frank Sharry.
Details: https://www.britishfuture.org/event/british-future-at-party-conferences-2025/
#LDconf
Look out Thurs 18th for new @britishfuture report:
'How we can actually stop the boats: Bringing control and compassion to the UK asylum system'
By @sundersays and Frank Sharry
Family unity is a universally acknowledged right.
Family Reunion allows refugee families that have been torn apart by war & persecution to reunite in a regular, safe & managed way. It aids integration, promotes well-being & encourages self-reliance.
Refugee Family Reunion | UNHCR UK
When forced to flee their home country because of war, violence or persecution, refugee families often face further ...
www.unhcr.org
Our @sundersays is on @BBCRadio4 World at One at 1.10 talking about the weekend's 'Unite the Kingdom' march #WATO
