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October 2026
Battle of Ideas festival 2026
Church House and The Abbey Centre, Westminster · London
Sat, 17 October 2026 – Sun, 18 October 2026
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A two-day festival of public debates and discussions presented by the Academy of Ideas at Church House and The Abbey Centre in Westminster. The programme covers politics, economics, law, culture, science and free expression.
Should we put Britain first? The 'national interest' question
Wash House Café, The Abbey Centre · London
Sat, 17 October 2026, 10:15–11:45
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate on whether Britain should put its national interest first in policy-making, and how that sits with international obligations.
Podcast Live: The Free Speech Union Podcast
Harvey Goodwin Suite, Church House · London
Sat, 17 October 2026, 14:45–16:15
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A live recording of the Free Speech Union's podcast, held as a session within the Battle of Ideas festival.
Visas for all? Britain's immigration scandal
Parker Morris Hall, The Abbey Centre · London
Sat, 17 October 2026, 14:45–16:15
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate on problems in Britain's visa sponsorship system and the options for reform.
Don't look back! Escaping the EU's economic doom loop
Convocation Hall, Church House · London
Sat, 17 October 2026, 16:45–18:15
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate comparing Britain's economic performance since Brexit with the EU's, and whether the UK should seek closer ties with Europe or use its regulatory autonomy.
Brexit: the facts strike back
Robert Runcie Room, Church House · London
Sun, 18 October 2026, 10:00–10:45
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas panel discussion with contributors to a book examining claims made about the economic and social consequences of Brexit.
Why is policing Britain so difficult?
Hospitality Suite, Church House · London
Sun, 18 October 2026, 11:00–12:30
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate on falling public trust in police leadership and whether competing demands prevent the police from concentrating on preventing crime.
Should we scrap The Equality Act?
Hoare Memorial Hall, Church House · London
Sun, 18 October 2026, 13:45–15:15
Organised by Academy of Ideas
A Battle of Ideas debate on whether the Equality Act 2010 should be repealed or reformed, including its relationship with free speech.
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