Party conference season is almost upon us, and the Guardian’s programme of events is set to focus on two important questions raised by the 2015 general election; the use and role of data and the shape of devolution.
These two topics will form the basis of the Guardian’s party conference programme in 2015, brought to you in partnership with our event sponsors the British Academy, TfL, TfGM and Atkins. These debates will feature party representatives and independent subject experts, and will be moderated by Guardian journalists.
In Manchester, our Big Ideas sessions will explore transport’s role in devolution and the use of wellbeing statistics in political debate.
The Big Ideas 2015 at the Conservative party conference:
Monday 5 October
19.30 - 20.45
Exchange 6-7 in the Manchester Central
The Guardian Big Ideas Debate
Sponsored by TFL, TFGM and Atkins
Transport devolution: the ticket to greater productivity?
The Guardian Big Transport Debate will bring party representatives and industry experts to explore the links between devolution, transport and the UK’s productivity gap.
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Tuesday 6 October
17:45 - 19.00
Exchange 4-5 in the Manchester Central
The Guardian Big Ideas Debate
Sponsored by the British Academy
Can wellbeing usurp economic indications of success?
This session will bring party representatives and industry experts to explore the use of wellbeing statistics in political debate and decision-making.
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