Markets, Monopolies, and Freedom

Globe at hay Globe at hay, Newport Street, Hay on Wye, Hereford

Phillip Blond, Aditya Chakrabortty, Adam Cohen. Isabel Hilton hosts. The internet has democratised knowledge and transformed our lives. But from Microsoft to Apple, its monopolies are rampant. Should we break up the corporations and, like China, build firewalls to keep them out? Would this nurture local economies or threaten the prosperity of the West? Guardian […]

ResPublica’s 5th Anniversary

Institute of Directors 116 Pall Mall, United Kingdom

On Tuesday 16th December 2014, ResPublica celebrated its 5th Anniversary with a Question Time style debate and party at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall. Our Director, Phillip Blond, delivered a keynote address to an audience of parliamentarians, political commentators, academics and friends, with the reception overwhelmingly positive. The speech set the tone for the rest of […]

Launch of ResPublica and Core Cities Report at The UK Devolution Summit

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

View the agenda The debate on devolution, not only between parliaments, but for cities and other places across the whole of the UK, has never been more important to the future of our country. As the General Election approaches, all major parties have committed to devolution in some form and it will be a key […]

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Digital currencies: Will regulation stifle innovation? with Steve Baker MP & Adam Afriyie MP

In the wake of the financial crisis, the world of finance has seen the rapid growth of digital currencies. Offering a payment service that is quick, cheap and convenient, their popularity has risen as people look for alternatives to our mainstream financial institutions.As innovative digital currencies have begun to break into the mainstream monetary system, […]

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21st Century Healthcare: Technology, participation and medical innovation, with George Freeman MP, Minister for Life Sciences

Campus London 4-5 Bonhill Street, Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom

'21st Century Healthcare: Technology, participation and medical innovation' will be a UK first, bringing together the key stakeholders from across the industry to form a holistic pathway for the life sciences industry. The day will set the standard for the Government's Life Sciences Strategy for the next five years in supporting a model of healthcare fit for […]