Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future?

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference 2026.

Speakers:

Heather Blundell, CEO of Grayling

Rt Hon Baroness Thérèse Coffey, former Deputy Prime Minister

Rt Hon Lord Michael Gove, Editor of The Spectator

This event was chaired by Vicky Elliott, Director at the Institute for Government 

This event was in partnership with The Spectator.

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