It used to be that we knew the difference between our major political parties and what each one stood for. After 14 years of Conservative government we had record high taxes, spending and immigration. We also saw Net Zero policies that gave the state greater control over private activity, a steady stream of bans and nanny-state measures, and a significant clampdown on free speech. The Liberal Democrats supported many of these policies while in the coalition and have since pushed for even more restrictive ones in opposition. The Labour government that took office in 2024 doubled down on every one of these areas.

However, the Conservatives are now changing tack in many areas from the policies they pursued in office. Andy Burnham signals a change in style, rhetoric and, increasingly, some policy areas from the first two years of the Labour government. In local and devolved government we still see clear differences in the practices of the established parties. At the same time, Reform and Green administrations in local government often appear to align more with previous councils than they differ from them.

Join Mario Creatura, Deputy Chairman for the South East of England for the Conservative Party and former Downing Street Special Adviser for digital communication, and a guest TBC, for a lively debate on the question: Are we run by a Uni-Party?

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The Warwick, 25 Warwick Way
Monday 21^st September, 7pm.

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