The New Patriotism: Beyond The Spirit Of 2012
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Location: The Westminster Arms, 9 Storey’s Gate, London, SW1P 3AT
Bright Blue and British Future are holding a panel debate discussing The New Patriotism: Beyond The Spirit Of 2012.
The panel will include:
Isabel Hardman, Editor of the Spectator Blog
Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future
Kwasi Kwarteng, MP for Spelthorne
And will be chaired by Ryan Shorthouse, Director of Bright Blue.
Food and drink will be provided.
RSVP essential to invites@brightblue.org.uk
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