CP4G Conference 2020

The EU referendum of 2016 breathed new life into politics with public participation flourishing. Although we have now left, changing politics for good was about more than Brexit. For radical democrats, how can we ensure that further reform remains on the political agenda? Brian Monteith - Ex MEP & MSP (Brexit Party & Conservatives) Inaya Folarin Iman - Co-director, the Free Speech Union Yasmin Fitzpatrick - Ex editor & producer (Channel 4 & BBC) Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen - Ex MEP; ex Chair, Danish ‘No’ campaign Claire Fox (Chair) - Director, Academy of Ideas

The years following the referendum saw the emergence of new political parties and groups. As we look towards the next salient issues, which vehicles will best carry the agenda for reform? George Hoare - Author; steering group member, The Full Brexit Dennis Hayes - Professor of Education, University of Derby Joan Mulvenna - Co-convenor, Leavers of Greater Manchester Colin Lambert - Former Rochdale Labour council leader Laura Bierer-Nielsen (Chair) - Co-founder, UKleft.EU

At the heart of the Brexit movement was the desire for more local control away from the Westminster bubble. What issues matter to your local community, and how can they be tackled in the most effective way possible? June Mummery - Director, BFP Eastern Ltd; founder, REAF Rick Moore - Business owner; ex-Brexit Party PPC Andy Argyle - Business owner; ex-Brexit Party PPC Victoria Beckett - Freelance artist; local activist Andrew Allison (Chair) - Campaigns Head, Freedom Association

Recent developments have shaken public confidence in our system. With this renewed interest in our constitutional framework, what sort of political reforms are required to ensure our institutions work for the people? William Clouston - Leader, Social Democratic Party (SDP) Elizabeth Babade - Lawyer; Ex-Brexit Party PPC John Fitzpatrick - Professor of Law, University of Kent James Panton (Chair) - Politics Head, Magdalen College School

While London may boast of being a hub of economic activity, the UK contains nine out of ten of the poorest areas in northern Europe. At this unique moment, what can we do to ensure these communities are revitalised? Shelagh McNerney - Built environment consultant Matthew Patten - Ex-CEO, Mayor’s Fund for London James Woudhuysen - Professor, London South Bank University Alastair Donald (Chair) - Co-director, Future Cities Project