The Foundations of Democracy

The Foundations of Democracy

Citizens of democracies exercise their right to choose the political colour of their politicians. But can they retain full confidence in the frameworks that underpin democracy? Can they trust in the systems that make a successful state? In a series of thoughtprovoking sessions, leading figures join us to ask how we can shore up the very foundations of democratic life.

 

Chris Bryant & Isabel Hardman: The Government We Deserve?

Tuesday 22 August 20:30 - 21:30

Chris Bryant & Isabel Hardman: The Government We Deserve? Book
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Why are politicians despised? Accusations of cronyism, misconduct, and lying are often pointed to. In response, Labour MP Chris Bryant, chair of the Committee on Standards, presents Code of Conduct - his manifesto for getting the House in order....
 

Chris Bryant: Can We Fix Westminster?

Wednesday 23 August 12:30 - 13:30

Chris Bryant: Can We Fix Westminster? Book
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Chris Bryant, Labour MP and chair of the Committee on Standards, joins us to discuss his new book, Code of Conduct: an examination of parliamentary conduct – from Boris Johnson’s lies, to Owen Paterson’s paid lobbying, to accusations of bullying...
 

Chris Bryant & Representative for Belarusian Political Prisoners: Europe – The Precarity of Democracy

Wednesday 23 August 17:45 - 18:45

Chris Bryant & Representative for Belarusian Political Prisoners: Europe – The Precarity of Democracy Book
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Labour MP Chris Bryant, as chair of the Committee of Standards, is tasked with cleaning up Westminster’s act. Today he speaks with a representative from one of the main political prisoner support NGOs in Poland who has worked beside Maxim Znak, the...
 

Jennifer Robinson & Keina Yoshida: Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Wednesday 23 August 20:30 - 21:30

Jennifer Robinson & Keina Yoshida: Beyond Reasonable Doubt Book
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How Many More Women? exposes a rising threat to survivors of gender-based violence who want to speak out against abuse: the legal teams of powerful men who suppress allegations and prevent newspapers from running stories. Join renowned human rights...
 

Paul Johnson: How Much Does a Country Cost?

Sunday 27 August 10:00 - 11:00

Paul Johnson: How Much Does a Country Cost? Book
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The director of the IFS since 2011, Paul Johnson has been one of the most influential figures in British economic policy for decades. He joins us to discuss Follow The Money, which examines how the state raises and spends £1 trillion of our money every...
 

Jolyon Maugham KC: Fight the Power. Keep the Receipts

Monday 28 August 19:30 - 20:30

Jolyon Maugham KC: Fight the Power. Keep the Receipts Book
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As founder of the Good Law Project, Jolyon Maugham KC is known for holding public bodies and government to account. Challenging the prorogation of parliament during the Brexit negotiations, investigating alleged cronyism in the awarding of PPE...