ThinkTent – a joint venture between the Institute of Economic Affairs and the TaxPayers’ Alliance – returned live and in-person to the fringe scene of this year's Conservative Party Conference.
We hosted a range of politicians, journalists, academics, and business leaders to discuss the key issues facing the country; including a in-depth conversation with the chancellor. You can find the recordings of our events below.
Boom or bust: the economy in a post-pandemic world
Sunday 3rd October | 14.45 – 15.45
Hosted by the IEA and the TPA
TPA Question Time
Sunday 3rd October | 16.00-17.00
Hosted by the TaxPayers’ Alliance
Should we save the high street?
Monday 4th October | 10.15 – 11.15
Hosted by the TaxPayers’ Alliance
Just how big is the quango state?
Monday 4th October | 12.45 – 13.45
Hosted by the TaxPayers’ Alliance
Are the Conservatives now the party of high tax and spend?
Monday 4th October | 15.15 – 16.15
Hosted by the TaxPayers’ Alliance
You can’t say that! Is free speech in peril?
Monday 4th October | 17:45 – 18.45
Hosted by the IEA and the TPA
Why does council tax only ever go up?
Tuesday 5th October | 09.00 – 10.00
Hosted by the TaxPayers’ Alliance
Will net zero punish the poor?
Tuesday 5th October | 11.30 – 12.30
Hosted by the TaxPayers’ Alliance
Quids Inn: do politicians hate the Great British Pub?
Tuesday 5th October | 16.30 – 17.30
Hosted by the TaxPayers’ Alliance
In Conversation with… the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP
Tuesday 5th October | 17.45 – 18.45
Hosted by the IEA & TPA