Best for Britain at Party Conferences 2025
Labour
Panel discussion
Tuesday 30 September, 12:00-12:50
"Where next for the UK-EU relationship?"
Room 11B, ACC Liverpool
After the first UK-EU Summit in May 2025, detailed negotiations between the two sides are beginning in earnest. How are the negotiations likely to progress over the coming months? And can closer UK-EU cooperation support improved living standards in the UK?
Our panel includes Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland), Rain Newton-Smith (Director General, CBI), Paul Nowak (General Secretary, TUC), Andrew Lewin MP (Chair of the UK Trade and Business Commission), Isabell Poppelbaum (Deputy Head, EU Delegation to the EU) and Naomi Smith (Chief Executive, Best for Britain).
The event takes place within the secure zone. The event is organised in partnership with the New Statesman.
Business receptions
Best for Britain offers your organisation an opportunity to hear from senior MPs, business leaders and policy experts on the UK-EU reset, and how an improved relationship with the EU can contribute to the UK Government’s top priority: economic growth.
- Monday, 29 September, 12:30-14:00 - lunch reception
- Tuesday 30 September, 18:00-20:00 - dinner reception
These events are organised in partnership with Downtown in Business, and are by invitation only. These events take place outside the secure zone. Contact James Coldwell for more information.
One-to-one briefings
MPs and staffers are invited to attend one-to-one briefings across the four days of Conference. Briefings will cover fresh polling revealing the latest voter attitudes to UK-EU relations, and the next stage of Best for Britain’s new analysis of Reform-curious voters: ‘Decoding Populism’. Briefings are held in a private office space close to the ACC. To arrange a briefing, email James Coldwell.
Liberal Democrats
Panel discussion
Monday 22 September, 13:00-14:00
"Defending liberal democracy globally - in an era of deglobalisation and democratic backsliding, how can we strengthen liberal democracies around the world?"
Bournemouth International Centre, room tbc
Our panel includes Arthur Snell (Associate Fellow, RUSI, and host of the ‘Behind The Lines’ podcast), Monica Harding MP (Lib Dem spokesperson for international development), James MacCleary MP (Lib Dem spokesperson for Europe) and Cary Mitchell (Executive Director of Operations and Strategy, Best for Britain).
Green Party
Panel discussion
Friday 3 October, 11:00-12:00
"Working with Europe for a Fairer, Greener Planet – why the reset between the UK and EU must focus on a sustainable future for all."
Bournemouth International Centre, room tbc
Our panel includes Natalie Bennett (former Green Party leader), Molly Scott Cato (former Green Party MEP), Ellie Chowns MP (Leader of the Parliamentary Green Party - invited) and Cal Roscow (Executive Director of Marketing, Best for Britain).