In a timely talk this Wednesday (21 November), Phillip Blond will reflect on the emergence, rise and future of ‘post-liberal’ politics.

Phillip Blond is an internationally recognised political thinker and social and economic commentator. The author of the widely-acclaimed ‘Red Tory: How Left and Right Have Broken Britain and How We Can Fix It’, Phillip went on to establish the think-tank ResPublica in 2009 and has since had considerable influence over the direction of Conservative and British politics, including the David Cameron government. In particular, he has sought to redefine the centre ground of British politics around the ideas of civil association, mutual ownership and shared enterprise. Prior to entering politics and public policy, he was senior lecturer in theology and philosophy at the universities of Exeter and Cumbria.

Philip Blond’s talk  will take place in Grimond Lecture Theatre 3 (GLT3), Canterbury campus, on Wednesday 21 November at 17.00 and will be followed by a reception.

The talk – which is free and open to all – is part of a new series of public talks on Britain, Brexit and the Future of British Politics, organised by the School of Politics and International Relations.