Show Notes
This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference 2026.
Speakers:
Heather Blundell, CEO of Grayling
Rt Hon Baroness Thérèse Coffey, former Deputy Prime Minister
Rt Hon Lord Michael Gove, Editor of The Spectator
This event was chaired by Vicky Elliott, Director at the Institute for Government
This event was in partnership with The Spectator.
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