DIRECTORY Autumn Conference Bournemouth

14–17 September 2019

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Welcome to the Liberal Feature 4–5 Democrat 2019 conference Our time is now Directory. by Jo Swinson MP If you have any questions whilst at Conference information: 7–13 conference please ask a conference Conference hotel plan 11 steward or go to the Information Desk on the ground floor of the Conference venue plans 12–13 Bournemouth International Centre. Exhibition: 14–22 Conference venue List of exhibitors 14 Exhibition plan 15 Bournemouth International Directory of exhibitors 16 Centre (BIC) Exeter Road Fringe & training guide: 24–68 Bournemouth, BH2 5BH Fringe & training venues Please note that the BIC is within and key 24 the secure zone and that access is Saturday fringe & training 27 only possible with a valid Sunday fringe & training 41 conference pass. Monday fringe & training 55 Conference hotel Tuesday fringe & training 66

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Map of Bournemouth back cover St Michael’s Rd, West Cliff Bournemouth, BH2 5DU For information about the main auditorium sessions, see the Further information, registration separate conference Agenda. and conference publications (including plain text and clear print versions) are available at: www.libdems.org.uk/conference

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Why not drop into the Terrace Café or Solent Lounge to ONLY catch up over £5.00 a coffee?

We are open daily for breakfast and lunch with sandwiches, salads, paninis ONLY and baguettes available £8.50 all day. We also serve Fairtrade coffee, hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and muffins.

DEMAND BETTER for the nhs 3 we love, value and cherish. But we love, value and symptom of the Brexit is just one that is festering poisonous politics in our country. We need to be winning not just elections, but hearts and minds. We need to be building a new liberal movement with a strong Liberal Democrats at its heart. Together, we can do this. of Together, we will unite the forces Remain, we will reach out to the millions of small ‘l’ liberals who find themselves without a political home. Together, we will reach out to those that have been abandoned by the ideological dogma of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour, to those left behind by the radical right-wing takeover of the Conservatives and those that have been deserted by the SNP’s obsession with breaking up the United Kingdom. Directory Autumn Conference 2019

4 Brexit is the totemic issue of our time: it threatens everything that It is the Liberal Democrats – the strongest Remain party – that must speak the loudest and clearest, not for ourselves but for the communities we represent and the country we love. The Conservatives are intent on destroying our country through their reckless dash for Brexit and the Labour party are intent on destroying themselves. The forces of hate, mistrust and division are growing with chilling consequences. Now is the time for and up to rise UK the liberals across speak out with a collective voice that paints a positive, inclusive and open vision. Now is the time for the Liberal Democrats. There has never been a more There has never for the Liberal important time country needs Democrats. Our us. by Jo Swinson MP by Jo Swinson is now is now Our time time Our

Feature Together, we will stop Brexit. communities, we will fight for the F eature Britain we believe in. We will reach out to communities that have never heard a liberal Now is the time for liberals to rise voice and we will speak up for up and unite. Now is the time to them. build a new liberal movement.

Whether you’re a gay teenager Now is the time for the Liberal growing up in Cornwall, a single Democrats. parent who recently immigrated to Manchester, or a minimum-wage worker barely getting by in Glasgow, I want you to know that the Liberal Democrats have your back. Jo Swinson, We will fight with everything we Leader of the Liberal Democrats have for you and your

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Information Conference information If you have any questions on-site, auditorium for those who would please ask a steward or go to the benefit from being closer to the Information Desk in the main foyer stage due to a visual impairment. of the BIC. Mobility aids Be aware that flash photography is frequently used in the auditorium. The Liberal Democrats have a Please ensure that all mobile limited number of electric scooters phones are on silent before available for use around the I nformation entering the auditorium. conference venue – please note that they need to be returned each Please note that access to the BIC is evening. To request the use of an only possible with a valid electric scooter, please contact: conference pass. [email protected] Accessibility Mobility minibus shuttle If you need assistance at the venue, There will be a complimentary please contact the Information minibus between the Highcliff Desk where our dedicated access Marriott and BIC. It will include steward will be on hand to help. If space for three wheelchairs and you need assistance or information priority will be given for those who in advance, contact the Conference are less able. It will run continually Office on: between the two locations between [email protected] the following times: Saturday 14 Sept: 08.15–10.15, Auditorium facilities 12.45–14.45 and 19.45–21.45. l There is access to the stage via a Sunday 15 Sept: 08.15–09.45, wheelchair lift stage right. The 12.30–14.30 and 18.00–19.30. chair of the session will ensure wheelchair users are called in Monday 16 Sept: 08.30–09.30, plenty of time to access the stage. 10.45–14.15 and 18.00–09.30. l An induction loop system, which Tuesday 17 Sept: 08.30–09.30 can be linked to hearing aids. and 15.30–16.30. l Sign language interpretation Conference Access Fund during all auditorium sessions; a number of seats are reserved for We have established a Conference attendees using this service, at Access Fund to improve accessibility the front of the auditorium. for members attending conference. The fund consists of a contribution l Reserved seats at the front of the from the conference budget as well

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I nformation are ring-fenced. Where applicable, unused donations will be carried refilled with tap water upon request over to the next conference. at the café and bars at the BIC. For details see: Conference Extra and Daily www.libdems.org.uk/access-fund Conference Extra is published ahead of conference and Accommodation Conference Daily each day at Accommodation can be booked via conference, containing updates to our local partner: the agenda including changes to timings, amendments, topical www.libdems.org.uk/autumn_ issues, emergency motions and conference_accommodation questions to reports, available via the Conference App and at: ATM www.libdems.org.uk/ There is a free-of-charge ATM next conference_papers to the front entrance of the BIC. Limited hard copies of Conference Daily will be available each morning Cloakroom – enquire at the Information Desk. Under no circumstances will any Be green – Go paperless! large bags or suitcases be allowed into the Bournemouth International Distribution of literature Centre (BIC). There is a cloakroom in the Main Foyer of the BIC – a Distribution of literature is not charge of £1.50 per item applies. allowed inside or directly outside the BIC. Excessive distribution of On the last day of conference your promotional literature is not in line hotel should be able to store your with the party’s environmental luggage for you after checkout and policies. there will be a left luggage facility at the Highcfliff Marriott – see page 9. Any persons attempting to bring a Please do not bring your luggage to large number of fliers into the the BIC. conference centre may be prohibited from entering and a dilapidation charge will be levied Coffee, tea and water against any organisation or Please bring your re-usable cup to individual responsible for ‘fly- conference to obtain a 10% posting’.

8 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Conference information Federal Board helpdesk open as follows: Saturday 14 Sept. 08.30–20.00 The FB helpdesk is situated by the Sunday 15 Sept. 08.30–18.30 Information Desk. Members of the Monday 16 Sept. 08.30–18.30 Federal Board will be available to Tuesday 17 Sept. 08.30–15.30 have strategic conversations with members at the following times: You can contact the Information

Desk by email: I nformation Saturday 14 Sept. 14.00–16.00 Sunday 15 Sept. 10.30–12.30 conferenceinformation@ and 14.00–16.00 libdems.org.uk Monday 16 Sept. 10.30–12.30 and 14.00–16.00 Internet access Tuesday 17 Sept. 10.30–12.30 Free wifi is available in the BIC and Highcliff Marriott. Federal Conference BIC Committee helpdesk Network name: _LibDems2019 Members of the FCC will be no password required available to give advice at the Information Desk at the following Highcliff Marriot times: Username: Marriott_Meetings Password (case sensitive): Saturday 14 Sept. 13.00–15.00 MARRIOTTMEETINGS2019 Sunday 15 Sept. 10.30–12.30 Monday 16 Sept. 10.30–12.30 Tuesday 17 Sept. 10.30–12.30 Left luggage A left luggage facility will be First Aid available at the Highcliff Marriott between 08.00 and 17.00 on In the event of needing First Aid, Tuesday 17 September. Please note please speak to a conference that capacity is limited and will be steward, go to the Information available on a first-come first- Desk or to the first aid room at the served basis. A charge of £2 per BIC. The stewards will arrange for item will apply. First Aiders to attend and/or request a paramedic. Mental Health First Aiders Information Desk Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England are pleased to be providing The Information Desk is located in onsite mental health first aid the main foyer of the BIC and is support to Liberal Democrat

DEMAND BETTER for communities 9 Conference information conference attendees . If you need attend conference to pre-register assistance, please visit the Bourne via: Lounge on the first floor of the BIC. I nformation www.libdems.org.uk/conference

Q&A sessions If you have lost your conference photo pass, visit on-site registration There will be a series of Q&A to arrange a re-print. A replacement sessions during conference where fee of £10 applies. you can ask questions of our spokespeople. All sessions take place in the BIC. See Conference Security and safety Extra and Daily for details. Access to the BIC is possible only with a valid conference pass worn Quiet room with the official lanyard. Conference photo passes must be worn visibly A quiet room is available for those at all times within the secure zone. needing a quiet space or for prayer Anyone found in the secure area or meditation. The room is the without a valid pass will be escorted Purbeck store on the ground floor from the venue. of the BIC. Please be respectful of Attendees may be subject to others using the room. random bag searches at the entrance. To ensure you can access Recycling facilities the venue as quickly as possible please only bring essential items Recycling facilities for paper, plastic with you into the conference venue. and cans are available throughout Please allow time for queuing the BIC. Please make use of the during key times – particularly after collection bins. lunch and ahead of popular events.

Registration on-site Under no circumstances will any large bags or suitcases be allowed On-site registration is located on into the secure zone. Any bag left the ground floor of the BIC and is unattended will be brought to the open at the following times: attention of the police and may be removed and/or destroyed. Saturday 14 Sept. 08.30–18.00 Sunday 15 Sept. 08.30–17.30 Monday 16 Sept. 08.30–17.30 Transport and travel Tuesday 17 Sept. 08.30–12.30 The BIC is approximately 25 Please note that you may minutes walk from Bournemouth experience queues at busy times. train station and 8 minutes from We strongly advise all wishing to the Highcliff Marriott.

10 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Conference information Coach LibDemBournemouth19. National Express, the UK’s largest Parking coach network, is offering all those The BIC has a multi-storey car park attending the Autumn conference a for 650 cars – collect a ticket upon 50% discount on coach travel to arrival and pay when you leave. Bournemouth between 13 and 18 September 2019. For parking information contact Bournemouth Borough Council Car I nformation Visit nationalexpress.com/libdem to Parks on: 01202 451364. book, using discount code: Conference hotel plan Plan of the Highcliff Marriott Hotel

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Information The exhibition The exhibition is located in the Solent 30 Green Liberal Democrats Hall on the ground floor of the BIC and 31 LGBT+ Liberal Democrats is open at the following times: 32 Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform Saturday 14 Sept. 09.00–18.00 Sunday 15 Sept. 09.00–18.00 33 Liberal Democrat Christian Forum Monday 16 Sept. 09.00–18.00 Tuesday 17 Sept. 09.00–15.30 34 National Liberal Club 35 Liberator Magazine 36 ALTER

Exhibition Exhibitors listed 37 Association of Lib Dem Trade Unionists by stand number 38 Volunteering with the Liberal Democrats 1 Thakeham Group 39 Liberal Reform 3 Berber Leather 40 Liberal Democrat History Group 5 Heathrow West Limited 42 Liberal Democrat Education 8 Her Majesty’s Government of Association Gilbraltar 43 Liberal Democrats 4 Seekers of 9 The National Education Union Sanctuary 10 Liberal Democrat Disability 44 Young Liberals Association 45 London Liberal Democrats 11 Liberal Democrats European Parliamentary Party 46 Liberal Democrats in Business 12 Social Democrat Group 47 Liberal Democrat European Group 13 RemainerNow 48 Association of Liberal Democrat 14 E.A.R.S. Campaign Software Engineers and Scientists 15 Humanist & Secularist Liberal 49 Rights Liberties Justice (Liberal Democrats Democrat Lawyers) 16 ALDE Party 50 Social Liberal Forum 17 Best for Britain 51 The Legacy Fund 18 Parliamentary Candidates 52 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Association England 20 Midlands Engine 53 Liberal Democrats Muslim 21 Guardian News & Media Forum 22&23 ALDC – Liberal Democrat CZ1 Print & Digital Associates Ltd Campaigners & Councillors and – “The Tabloid Newspaper LGA Liberal Democrats Specialists” 24&27 LDCRE CZ4 Election Workshop 25 Co-operative Councils’ CZ7 Liberal Democrat Image Innovation Network CZ8 RISO UK Ltd / Midshire Business 26 Liberal Democrat Friends of Systems Palestine CZ9 Prater Raines Ltd 28 Prospect Magazine CZ10 Park Communications 29 Liberal Democrat Women

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Association of Liberal ALDC – Liberal Democrat Democrat Engineers and Scientists Campaigners & Councillors and LGA The Association of Liberal Democrat Liberal Democrats Engineers and Scientists (ALDES) ALDC and LGA Lib Dems provide advice, provides a resource of engineering and training and resources for local scientific know-how to support the Exhibition campaigners and councillors. Get in Party. Meet our members and learn touch and join ALDC for just £3.41 a how to get involved. month here. www.aldes.org.uk 48 www.aldc.org www.libdemgroup.lga.gov.uk Association of Lib Dem Trade 22 & 23 Unionists ALDTU is the Party’s organisation of trade unionists. It exists to support Liberal Democrat members in the trade ALDE Party union movement and to input into The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats Party policy. for Europe (ALDE) Party is the party for 37 liberal democrat values in Europe. It consists of 58 member parties including the Liberal Democrats and thousands of individual members. www.aldeparty.eu 16 Berber Leather High-quality artisan leather goods from Morocco including laptop bags, saddle bags shoulder bags, purses, belts and ALTER **NEW** for his year rucksacks, totes ALTER seeks to build support for Land and overnight bags. Functional, Value Taxation amongst Liberal durable, fashionable and affordable! Democrats; and to promote and www.berberleather.com 3 campaign for this policy as a more sustainable and just resource-based economic system. Best for Britain www.libdemsalter.org.uk 36 Best for Britain is the cross-party campaign, launched in April 2017 to stop Brexit. Working alongside Liberal Conference Extra Democrats we continue to give voice to will be available online in the week the growing pro-European movement

running up to conference, at: in the United Kingdom. www.libdems.org.uk/ bestforbritain.org 17 conference_papers

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Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network Guardian News & Media Public Sector funding continues to Inside the essential magazine from The decline, and Councils are having to find Guardian, you’ll find expert opinion, innovative ways of providing services. insight and culture, curated to bring Our Network was borne from this you a progressive, international uncertainty – we’re committed to perspective. Subscribe today and get delivering services differently. free delivery, worldwide. www.councils.coop 25 www.gu.com/weekly-libdem 21

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Campaign Software Limited Exhibition Better campaign software – easier, Heathrow’s expansion provides an faster, cheaper NEW Android-Iphone opportunity to secure the benefits of Canvassing Apps. See our EASIER user competition. Arora Group is proposing interface, better targeting, safer & a new terminal, called Heathrow West, faster polling day tools, and why others drawing on its expertise in construction, are changing back to EARS. hospitality and airports. www.earsonline.co.uk 14 http://heathrow-westconsultation.com 5

Election Workshop NEW: Create great leaflets online with ALDC artworker using ALDC’s Her Majesty’s Government of templates. Learn how in fifteen Gibraltar minutes! Election Workshop provide Gibraltar’s Liberal Party is a sister Liberal Democrats with print, design, party to the Liberal Democrats in the envelopes, correx, posters and direct United Kingdom. The Deputy Chief mail. Minister and other Government www.electionworkshop.co.uk CZ4 officials will be available at the Gibraltar stand to meet as many friends as possible. www.gibraltar.gov.gi 8 Green Liberal Democrats Promoting sustainability in politics, Q&A sessions both within and beyond our party. Visit There will be a series of Q&A our stand for advice about how you can sessions during conference where make a difference. It’s not just about you can ask questions of our changing the world, it’s about saving it! spokespeople. All sessions take www.greenlibdems.org.uk place in the BIC. See Conference @GreenLibDems 30 Extra and Daily for details.

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Humanist & LGBT+ Liberal Democrats Secularist Liberal Democrats LGBT+ Lib Dems are the party body for For Liberal Democrats who believe the gender & sexual minorities, including state should treat everyone equally lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. regardless of their religion or belief. https://lgbt.libdems.org.uk/en/ 31 Recent campaigns cover caste discrimination, humanist weddings, Exhibition discrimination by schools and illegal schools. Liberal Democrat Christian Forum www.hsld.org.uk 15 We are a Christian voice in the Party and a voice of liberal democracy among Christians. We support Christians of all LDCRE backgrounds to engage positively and LDCRE aims to build and safeguard a constructively in politics. fair, free and open society and to fight www.ldcf.org 33 against prejudice and discrimination based on race, colour or religion within the party and society. Liberal Democrat www.ldcre.org.uk 24 & 27 Disability Association Working to win the votes of disabled people. Providing a voice for disabled members. Influencing policies to The Legacy Fund ensure they reflect the views of Find out how to leave a gift to your disabled people and carers. party in your will, or join the Legacy www.disabilitylibdems.org.uk 10 Society. www.libdems.org.uk/legacyfund 51 Liberal Democrat Education Association Liberal Democrat The Liberal Democrat Education European Group Association aims to improve education The Liberal Democrat European Group through: publishing articles; running (LDEG) actively progresses and conferences; generating new ideas; campaigns for an #ExitfromBrexit by promoting Lib Dem education policies supporting activists, social media and providing advice to Liberal @LibDemEurope and annual study trips Democrats in power. (Berlin 2019). Visit us and/or join LDEG www.libdemeducation.org 42 @http://LDEG.org/en/page/join-ldeg 47

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Liberal Liberal Democrats 4 Democrat Friends of Palestine Seekers of Sanctuary LDFP fights for the rights of the LD4SOS believe in standing up for Palestinian People, for immediate asylum seekers in the UK and treating recognition of Palestine as a State, and them with compassion, humanity and for the human rights of Palestinians as respect. defined in international law. www.ld4sos.org.uk 43 www.ldfp.eu 26 Liberal Democrats European Parliamentary Party Liberal Democrats MEPs.

Liberal Democrat History 11 Exhibition Group The past illuminates the present. Subscribe to the Journal of Liberal History. Buy Liberal history publications, Liberal Democrats for including booklets on Liberal thinkers, Electoral Reform Liberal thought and a short history of The home for Lib Dems who support a Liberal politics in Britain. fairer and more effective voting system, www.liberalhistory.org.uk 40 working to ensure the party gets the arguments and the politics right, to make reform happen. http://lder.org/ Liberal Democrat www.facebook.com/ Image libdemsforelectoralreform/ 32 Visit Liberal Democrat Image in the exhibition for all your campaign materials. Follow us on Facebook and Liberal Democrats on our website: in Business www.libdemimage.co.uk CZ7 Linking business people sympathetic to the Liberal Democrats to the party, to network, discuss policy and provide Liberal Democrat expertise. Contact Paul Lucraft 07802 Women 787369 [email protected]. Liberal Democrat Women, Britain’s @LibDemsinBiz oldest feminist organisation. Visit our www.LibDems.Biz 46 conference stand and discover why we’re still needed. Join our campaign for gender equality in; Town Halls, Westminster and beyond. Follow us on Twitter www.libdemwomen.org.uk 29 @libdemconf #LDconf

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Liberal Democrats Mental Health First Aid Muslims Forum (MHFA) England Support The Autumn Conference MHFA England courses empower Motion against “Deprivation of UK people to care for themselves and Citizenship” others. We train people to recognise Visit LDMF Exhibition Stand 53 - Join signs of mental ill health, offer first aid, Review Campaigns “Islamophobia” and and guide someone to support for Exhibition “Anti-Semitism” Definitions adopted by recovery. LibDems https://mhfaengland.org 52 53

Midlands Engine The Midlands Engine is a coalition of Liberal Reform Councils, Combined Authority, Local Liberal Reform exists within the Liberal Enterprises, Universities and Democrats to promote personal liberty businesses, working collaboratively to and a fair society supported by free, promote economic growth across the open and competitive markets. We Midlands and UK PLC. seek to make these values central to www.midlandsengine.org 20 party policy. www.liberalreform.org.uk 39

National Education Union Liberator Magazine The National Education Union brings Read the latest from the Party’s leading together the voices of more than thinkers. As ever RB, shines light on the 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support dark corners of the Party. staff and leaders, to form the largest www.liberator.org.uk 35 education union in Europe. Visit our stand to find out why we are campaigning to end toxic testing in London Liberal schools. Together, we’ll shape the Democrats future of education. London Liberal Democrats have a busy www.neu.org.uk 9 year ahead! After winning the European elections in London in 2019, join our campaign to win the Mayor of London and Greater London Assembly seats in 2020. National Liberal Club www.londonlibdems.org.uk 45 The London home of Liberalism. www.nlc.org.uk 34

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Park Communications Print & Digital Park Communications, supplying the Associates Ltd – “The Tabloid Liberal Democrats with high quality, Newspaper Specialists” environmentally friendly, and cost- PDA are experts in printing 4pp tabloid effective literature on time, every time. newspaper flyers. With the option for www.parkcom.co.uk CZ10 multiple editions; fast turnaround we can help you save time and money. Contact John Croucher: 07880724570 / [email protected]. Parliamentary www.printanddigitalassociates.co.uk Candidates Association CZ1

The PCA provides support to Party Exhibition members wishing to become MPs. It provides guidance and mentoring at every stage from approval and Prospect Magazine selection through to election Prospect established itself as the home campaigning membership enquiries: of intelligent debate. It tackles the big Jane Smithard (jane.smithard@ challenges confronting society through btinternet.com). rigorous analysis and fine writing, in www.libdempca.org.uk 18 pieces that prompt you to think again. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk 28

Prater Raines Ltd Making Liberal Democrat campaigns RemainerNow succeed online for 15 years. We’ll help RemainerNow is a volunteer led you use your website, social media and grassroots campaign which gives a emails to WIN. Real support, fair pricing voice to those who voted Leave or and huge range of features. abstained in 2016 EU Referendum and www.praterraines.co.uk CZ9 have now changed their minds. www.remainernow.com 13

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Access to Justice, visit us for info and Highcliff Marriot: join R-L-J (at special introductory rate of Username: Marriott_Meetings £2). Password (case sensitive): www.rights-liberties-justice.uk 49 MARRIOTTMEETINGS2019

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RISO UK Ltd / Midshire Business Systems Thakeham Group Midshire is proud to be the largest Thakeham is a South East developer reseller of RISO equipment nationally. specialising in private residential and RISO printers are a favourite with quality affordable homes. Thakeham political parties due to their high works with local authorities to volume output with various finishing enhance communities; including Exhibition options. infrastructure, road improvements, www.riso.co.uk community facilities and schools. www.midshire.co.uk CZ8 www.thakeham.com 1

Volunteering with the Liberal Democrats Social Democrat Group Come and learn To ensure that social democracy has a about volunteering opportunities with voice in policy making and the party the party! Whether you’re a new political programme, particularly to member or you’ve been around for promote social justice and reduction of years, your next step in the party poverty. starts here. www.facebook.com/ www.libdems.org.uk/ SocialDemocratGroup 12 volunteer-opportunities 38

Social Liberal Forum Young Liberals SLF exists to create a society where We provide a platform for young everyone has access to the wealth, people and students to have their power and opportunity to enable us to voices heard and act as a radical lead full and rewarding lives, unfettered pressure group within the Liberal by conformity and hardship. Democrats. www.socialliberal.net 50 www.youngliberals.uk 44

Conference Daily Training courses will be available Conference Daily Training courses are taking place each morning online at throughout conference. See details www.libdems.org.uk/ in the fringe & training guide on conference_papers pages 25–68. and via the Conference App.

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Take the Poole Bay & Sandbanks Explorer open top sightseeing bus for a great day out. Linking Bournemouth, Westbourne, Canford Cliff, Sandbanks and Poole Quay & Poole Old Town, the circular route gives amazing views of the local area and provides a commentary on the sights that you will see along the way.

24hrs or 48hr tickets can be purchased on the bus which stops at Pier Approach just outside the BIC conference centre. Bus & Boat combination tickets also available, all tickets allow you to hop on and hop off as much as you like. For more information and booking please visit: www.citysightseeing-bournemouth.co.uk 10% off for delegates of the Liberal Democrats conference

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Official fringe venues If you experience any access difficulties, please let the Bournemouth International Information Desk know or make a Centre (BIC) comment on your online feedback. Exeter Road Bournemouth, BH2 5BH If you have any concerns or compliments about a fringe event Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott at conference, please contact the St Michael’s Rd, West Cliff event organiser during or at the Bournemouth, BH2 5DU end of the session. Locations of venues are shown on the map of Bournemouth City Key to fringe listings Centre on the back cover. Refreshments provided Fringe meeting access F ringe & training All fringe events listed in the BIC Hearing loop provided and Highcliff Marriott (our official venues) are wheelchair-accessible. By invitation only Whisky Tasting with Alistair Carmichael MP A unique opportunity to taste, discuss and learn a bit about malt whisky in a friendly and relaxed environment. Tickets: £30 (numbers limited) Apply to [email protected] or call 07469 714839

Proceeds to support campaigning in Orkney and Shetland. 9:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday 15 September Purbeck, Marriott 9:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday 16 September Purbeck, Marriott

24 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Autumn Conference Training Programme Learn new skills, take on a new role Welcome to our Autumn Conference training really popular, and spaces are allocated on a first programme. Whether you joined the party a come first served basis. month ago or decades ago, there are training opportunities for everyone. If you miss a session and would like to know how you can access it remotely, please email us on We want to make it really easy to find the right [email protected] training for you. That is why every course is ‘tagged’ with coloured buttons that give you an Enjoy your conference! idea of the different skills you will learn.

You can turn up to any training session you wish Sarah Green, to, unless otherwise indicated. However, please Chair, be aware that our Conference training is always Federal Training Committee What skills will you learn at conference? training diversity campaigning F ringe & Learn how to engage diverse people and Whether you have been campaigning and communities or how to build a successful fighting elections for decades or are just and sustainable political career as someone getting started, learn the latest techniques from an under-represented group. and brush up on your skills. digital compliance

Learn how to get the most from the party’s These courses will keep you up to date on suite of digital tools. Find out how to engage legal and compliance issues. Particularly voters and supporters through a range of useful for election agents and local party digital channels. officers.

fundraising personal

Whether you are trying to win an election or Personal development courses will help you grow your local party, fundraising is crucial. develop a range of skills that will enable you Learn how to fundraise, get ideas, tips, tricks to grow in your roles within the Liberal as well as advice and support. Democrats as well as in the outside world.

party roles teams

Across the party there are many roles you Building diverse, winning teams is crucial to could take on. Learn the skills needed to take our success at all levels. These courses will on different party roles and find out about help you build a team and enable your team how you can develop your skills further. to thrive and grow further.

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Fringe Saturday lunchtime 13.00–14.30

Prospect Magazine Liberal Democrat Voice A question of leadership: the party’s new What sacrifices are you prepared to boss in perspective make for the Planet? A discussion chaired by Tom Clark of Climate Change is the greatest Prospect magazine. challenge facing humankind. Panel: BIC, Bayview 1 Ed Davey, Jo Swinson, Cathy Bakewell, Mark Campanale of the Carbon Liberal Democrats Animal Welfare Tracker Initiative and Luke Murphy, Platform Head of IPPR’s Environmental Justice Join us for the Launch of the Liberal Commission, Associate Director Democrats Animal Welfare Platform for Energy, Climate, Housing and Join Alistair Carmichael MP, DEFRA Infrastructure. spokesperson in the House of Highcliff Marriott, Commons, Siobhan Benita and Sonul Dorchester North Badiani-Hamment for the launch of the Liberal Democrats Animal Welfare Social Liberal Forum and Liberator Platform and panel discussion with a Why Core Social Liberal Agenda is at the Q&A on the implications of Brexit for heart of British Politics animal welfare. Will Hutton – an economist, Observer BIC, Bayview 2 columnist, Principal of Hertford College Oxford, Chair of the Big Innovation Green Liberal Democrats Centre and author, amongst other Climate Emergency Policy and Motion – works, of ‘The State We’re In’ – will Options and Outcomes propose this idea. Chaired by Denali S aturday Briefing by Duncan Brack outlining Ranashinghe (member of the SLF LibDem policy on Climate Change with Council). Q&A panel including Wera Hobhouse Highcliff Marriott, Dorchester South MP and Catherine Bearder MEP (TBC) on the CC conference motion (based on Policy 134) with key principles, sector actions, targets and reasoning. BIC, Branksome Q&A sessions There will be a series of Q&A sessions during conference where you can ask questions of our spokespeople. All sessions take place in the BIC. See Conference Extra and Conference Daily for details.

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Liberal Democrat European Group Association of Liberal Democrat The Brexit Debate Engineers and Scientists Your opportunity to engage with our ALDES Annual General Meeting Parliamentarians from Westminster Join ALDES as we review the year and and Brussels on Brexit and hear the select our new executive. STEAM is the perspective from our European allies. backbone of an evidence based party What are its implications? And what – join ALDES and help us develop party do we they think are the next steps policy and campaign! needed to Stop Brexit? Highcliff Marriott, Shaftesbury Highcliff Marriott, Purbeck Liberal Democrat Education Social Democrat Group Association Beyond Brexit, how do we reunite the Life-long Learning and the Skills Gap country? What are the key issues for party We want all people to live together policy? Join Baroness Margaret Sharp, in peace with a sense of partnership David Hughes (Association of Colleges) (from our constitution). But Brexit and Dame Ruth Silver (Further has created serious divisions. How do Education Trust for Learning) and we campaign after Brexit, and bring others to discuss the way forward. Soft our country together? Speakers: to drinks available. be confirmed. www.facebook.com/ Highcliff Marriott, Sherborne SocialDemocratGroup. Highcliff Marriott, Sandbanks S aturday Fringe Saturday early evening 18.15–19.30

Members’ Rally No conference experience is complete without joining Lib Dems from across the country at the Conference Rally! Always a highlight of conference, come join leading parliamentarians and special guests. BIC, Auditorium

Fringe Saturday mid evening 20.15–21.30

South East Liberal Democrats LGBT+ Liberal Democrats South East Region Drinks Reception LGBT+? Are You Getting the Service You South East Liberal Democrats Members’ Need? Reception. Come and meet Antony Join us to debate the state of provision Hook MEP, fellow South East Members for health and social services for the and members of the Regional Executive LGBT+ community, whether it’s PrEP on over a drink. Cash bar. the NHS, positive heath outcomes for BIC, Avon trans people, or preventing isolation in old age. BIC, Bayview 2

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Green Liberal Democrats Association of Liberal Democrat The Hydrogen Economy – what can it Engineers and Scientists achieve, technology options and how to Help in developing local STEM deliver? campaigns and policies Briefings on renewable Hydrogen How can we better govern and Production, distribution, storage and campaign locally on STEM? We’ll use to solve renewable HEAT problems connect you to local authority leaders with talks by Prof. Malcolm McCulloch looking to use your STEM ideas and (TBC), Oxford Univ Energy Research insights to tackle the thorny problems Institute, TBA, GasNetworks, and their communities face. Bring your Martyn Bridges, Tech. Dir. Worcester- ideas – all welcome. Bosch Group, with Q&A panel Lord Highcliff Marriott, Chris Fox and Alistair Carmichael MP. Dorchester North BIC, Branksome Liberal Democrat Christian Forum LDCF reception and panel discussion on Liberal Reform our UK immigration policy How Liberal Democrat Councils Can Is a coherent and fair UK Immigration Build More Homes policy possible for the 21st Century? Following a great set of results at this Join Tim Farron MP and other agencies year’s local elections there are far more involved with refugees and asylum Liberal Democrat councils, but how seekers for a discussion on the causes can they help end the housing crisis? of migration, the issues and possible Cllr Sara Bedford, Cllr Jayne McCoy and solutions. YIMBY Alliance join us to discuss. Highcliff Marriott, Sherborne BIC, Meyrick Liberal Democrat Creative Network S aturday Parliamentary Candidates’ The Power of Creativity Association and English Party Jane Bonham-Carter, spokesperson Candidates’ Drink Reception for DDCMS, invites you to meet the Over the past couple of years, Lib Dem Network and join our mission to focus candidates have delivered great results support for the Creative Industries up and down the country. So the and theirs for the Liberal Democrats. Parliamentary Candidates’ Association, Introduction by Paul Roseby, Artistic English Party and the Lib Dem HQ Director National Youth Theatre. Plus Candidates’ Office have teamed up to Special Guest Star. say thank you. Come for a wine and Note: this event starts at 19.30 hear from some great speakers. The Cosy Club, The Deck, Highcliff Marriott, 34 Old Christchurch Rd BH1 1LG Bryanston Follow our live blog Libdems.org.uk/ conferencelive

DEMAND BETTER FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT 29 Fringe Saturday late evening 22.00–01.00 Lib Dem Disco Planning Futures and BECG We’ve never had a Lib Dem Party as The planning and housing reception young or vibrant as we do right now. This reception seeks to bring together Come and celebrate our success with representatives and stakeholders best night out at conference, the Lib from within the UK’s built environment Dem Disco. Christine Jardine MP will sector, and whom have an interest in defend her DJ crown from an exciting creating great places for communities line up of very surprise guests! Tickets big and small. Keynote speaker to be £10 from www.libdemdisco.co.uk or on announced. the door. Highcliff Marriott, Highcliff Marriott, Dorchester Suite Sherborne

Leaflets that you don’t have to deliver

Make sure to check the literature collection points located in the BIC for flyers, magazines? Banner and brochures ad across to ensure youpage are kept in the know.

Distribution of literature must be booked. For more information please email: [email protected] S aturday

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Training Programme: Saturday Saturday 09.30–10.45

Make the most of your first year as a Pick a ward and win it - An ‘Newbie’ Introduction to Focus and Literature Meet other newbies and learn about Perfect place for new campaigners what you can do to help the party and looking to create leaflets and make an what the party can do to help you - impact in their area. includes a ‘guided tour’ of the ALDC Conference venue. Marriott, Sherborne

Federal Conference Committee campaigning BIC, Branksome personal Photos that tell stories Hints, tips and best practice on how to Introduction to digital campaigning get the best campaigning pictures for (This session is part 1 of 2, it is online and offline use. recommended to attend both sessions) Campaigns team Get started with digital campaigning Marriott, Dorchester North essentials and learn where to start if you're beginning a digital campaign campaigning from scratch. Taking on Independents and the Digital team Green Party BIC, Durley Come along to pick up and share best digital practice from fighting Independent and S aturday Green Party candidates in local You could be an MP elections. teams Thinking about Parliamentary candidate Campaigns team approval? We want to encourage Marriott, Dorchester South candidates from diverse backgrounds. campaigning Come along and get buddied up with someone to help you complete the form! Top Tip for Training Candidates team The coloured buttons make BIC, Westbourne suggestions as to what skills you party roles personal diversity will learn in each session. Use this as a guide to help you find the right training for your needs. !

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Unconscious Bias ALDC Artworker - The new way to Unconscious Bias is the source of Artwork prejudice and discrimination. ALDC Artworker is a new tool to help Understanding how to recognise Lib Dem campaigners create leaflets Unconscious Bias and challenge it and direct mail online. Come and find appropriately is the key to building high out more! performing teams. ALDC Diversity & CGB Marriott, Blandford Marriott, Shaftesbury campaigning digital teams personal diversity

Phonebanking 101 (women only) Speaking at Conference Dive straight into the basics of phone- Find out what is involved with speaking canvassing, including how to use at Conference and how to make the Connect, different kinds of phone most of an opportunity to do so. canvassing and what works best when Campaign for talking to voters over the phone. Bring Gender Balance your laptop if you can!

S aturday Marriott, Sandbanks Volunteer team diversity personal Marriott, Yeovil campaigning

Be an Agent - Module 1 of 4 (This training is being run over 4 modules. Winning on the doorsteps Check your training guide for the other A session covering the difference that modules. Each module is being run twice) an effective doorstep canvassing What every agent and campaigner operation can make and how you can needs to know about running an do it in your area. election, from standing candidates to completing your expenses returns. Campaigns team ALDC Marriott, Purbeck Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 teams campaigning compliance party roles

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Powerful political storytelling Advanced digital campaigning (This session is part 2 of 2, it is What’s the most powerful way to recommended to attend both sessions) motivate voters? Storytelling. This interactive workshop explains briefly Learn how to add more advanced the science underlying why stories work techniques to your digital campaign to and gives you the framework and tools take it to the next level and help win to create stories to engage different more elections. audiences on and offline. Digital team Campaigns team BIC, Durley BIC, Branksome campaigning digital campaigning personal Around the party in 60 minutes Introduction to being an approved Find out how the party works, who candidate runs what and how you can get more Get vital info about how to join the involved as we take a whistlestop tour team of Lib Dem candidates. Ideal for around the party. new members looking to make the Federal People Development Committee most of their first 12 months of Marriott, Dorchester South membership. party roles diversity personal Candidates Team BIC, Westbourne Be a Councillor - Keeping your S aturday party roles personal council seat So you've won! Brilliant! Now learn how How we beat the Tories in 2019 to keep your seat and grow your team. A must for all councillors, especially A case-study led session that takes the those elected for the first time. best lessons from local election successes vs the Tories. ALDC Marriott, Sherborne Campaigns Team Marriott, Dorchester North party roles personal

campaigning teams

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Voice Coaching Talking to voters - Knocking on doors Make your voice a huge campaign and using minivan asset. Find out how to make yourself Develop and practice your canvassing heard with clarity and confidence. skills ready to get the information you Candidates Team need on the doorstep. Marriott, Shaftesbury ALDC personal Marriott, Blandford campaigning Volunteer drop in session Don’t feed the trolls (women only) Come and learn about volunteering Women politicians have particular with the party and at LDHQ. Members challenges in the digital world. Come and can register their interest, ask find out how to manage them. questions and learn about the opportunities we have to offer. Campaign for Gender Balance Volunteer team Marriott, Sandbanks Marriott, Yeovil digital personal diversity personal S aturday PATHWAY Be an Agent - Module 2 of 4 From starting small to winning big (This training is being run over 4 modules. A session for local parties that are Check your training guide for the other starting from a smaller electoral base. modules. Each module is being run twice) Campaigns team What every agent and campaigner Marriott, Purbeck needs to know about running an election, from standing candidates to campaigning teams completing your expenses returns. ALDC with Mark Pack - How to repeat ALDC our 2019 election triumph in 2020 Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 Over 700 new councillors were elected compliance party roles in 2019, and then 16 MEPs in the Euro Elections. Find out how to keep the momentum going for further success in Getting the most out of your 2020. training ALDC Some subjects have more than one module. If you can, try and do each module Hermitage Hotel, Hardy suite in order. ! campaigning teams 9 34 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Training Programme: Saturday continued Saturday 15.00–16.15

Public speaking Winning your membership campaign Everyone gets nervous about speaking You've got loads of members & in public. This workshop gives you the supporters - but how do you get them practical skills to master your nerves out campaigning? Come along to find and present yourself confidently, out how! powerfully and truthfully both in Membership Team political and other occasions. BIC, Durley Campaigns team teams party roles BIC, Branksome

campaigning personal Fundraising for developing local parties Campaigning in rural communities Take your local party to the next level How to face the challenges of winning by raising the money you need to win. votes and running campaigns in rural This session is suited to growing or communities. This session will include developing local parties by tackling the lessons from the Brecon and basics of fundraising using digital and Radnorshire by-election and 2019 events. council elections. Fundraising Team Campaigns Team Marriott, Dorchester South Marriott, Dorchester North

fundraising party roles S aturday campaigning teams

Be a Councillor - Effective council Can’t make it to groups Learn how to make the most out of a session? your Council group and plan for the future too. Email: ALDC [email protected] Marriott, Sherborne to find out how teams personal to access it remotely

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Training Programme: Saturday continued Saturday 15.00–16.15 cont.

Becoming an Assistant Returning Be an Agent - Module 1 of 4 Officer (This training is being run over 4 modules. (Double session until 17.30) Check your training guide for the other Play a role in ensuring fairness of modules. Each module is being run twice) selections. Attending will enable you to What every agent and campaigner qualify as an Assistant Returning Officer - needs to know about running an helping us to get candidates in place election, from standing candidates to earlier. completing your expenses returns. Candidates team ALDC Marriott, Shaftesbury Marriott, Blandford

compliance party roles compliance party roles

Resilience for women (women only) How can CGB help you? (women only) Coping brilliantly with the ups and downs Come along and find out how CGB can of political life is the mark of a top help you succeed within the party. candidate. Campaign for Gender Balance Campaign for Gender Balance Marriott, Yeovil Marriott, Sandbanks S aturday diversity personal diversity personal PATHWAY How we beat Labour in 2019 Making the jump to becoming a target seat A case-study led session that takes the best lessons from local election A session for local parties that have had successes vs Labour. some success, but want to make the jump to becoming a target seat. Campaigns team Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 Campaigns team Marriott, Purbeck campaigning teams campaigning teams

Top Tip for Training The coloured buttons make suggestions as to what skills you will learn in each session. Use this as a guide to help you find the right training for your needs. !

36 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Training Programme: Saturday continued Saturday ‘bitesize’ training sessions. 16.30 - 17.30 (times vary)

Saturday 15.00–16.15 cont. Introduction to being a Chair Introduction to being a Treasurer

Becoming an Assistant Returning Be an Agent - Module 1 of 4 Thinking about becoming your local Thinking about becoming your local Officer (This training is being run over 4 modules. party Chair for next year? Why not party’s Treasurer for next year? Why (Double session until 17.30) Check your training guide for the other come and find out more about what not come and find out more about the role entails? what the role entails? Play a role in ensuring fairness of modules. Each module is being run twice) selections. Attending will enable you to What every agent and campaigner Membership Team Membership Team qualify as an Assistant Returning Officer - needs to know about running an BIC, Branksome (16.30 - 17.00) BIC, Branksome (17.00 - 17.30) helping us to get candidates in place election, from standing candidates to Introduction to being a earlier. completing your expenses returns. Introduction to being a Local Party Secretary Membership Development Officer Candidates team ALDC Thinking about becoming a local party Thinking about becoming a local party Marriott, Shaftesbury Marriott, Blandford officer for next year? Why not come officer for next year? Why not come compliance party roles compliance party roles and find out more about what the role and find out more about what the role entails? entails? Resilience for women (women only) How can CGB help you? (women only) Membership and Compliance Teams Membership and Compliance Teams BIC, Durley (17.00–17.30) Coping brilliantly with the ups and downs Come along and find out how CGB can BIC, Durley (16.30–17.00) of political life is the mark of a top help you succeed within the party. How we won the EU elections and candidate. how to keep the votes we won Campaign for Gender Balance Fundraising - How to approach large Campaign for Gender Balance Marriott, Yeovil donors A session on how we identified, Marriott, Sandbanks engaged and won over our target diversity personal Asking for money can be daunting, but audience for the EU elections and what diversity personal only if you’re not prepared. Get the skills you need to approach major we do to keep them. PATHWAY donors, and ask for the donations you Making the jump to becoming a Campaigns team How we beat Labour in 2019 need to win your campaign. Ideal for S aturday target seat Marriott, Dorchester North A case-study led session that takes the candidates and local party (16.30-17.30) best lessons from local election A session for local parties that have had campaigners. some success, but want to make the campaigning successes vs Labour. Fundraising team jump to becoming a target seat. Campaigns team Marriott, Dorchester South Pick a ward and win it - High vis Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 Campaigns team (16.30-17.30) campaigning Marriott, Purbeck campaigning teams fundraising personal Learn how and why you should add campaigning teams hi-vis campaigning into your core campaign plan. Make an impact in the Find the right training community with street stalls, litter picks Top Tip for Training sessions for you… and more! The coloured buttons make suggestions as to what skills you will learn in each Not sure what training opportunities at ALDC session. Use this as a guide to help you find the right training for your needs. conference are right for you? Contact us Marriott, Sherborne at [email protected] and we will (16.30-17.30) ! happily help guide you. ! campaigning

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Developing Skills - Raising the money Writing a brilliant hustings speech If you want to run winning campaigns (women only) you need to raise money. What funding Learn about how to structure a is needed? What are the most effective hustings speech and how to persuade ways can we raise money? What people to vote for you. motivates people to give? Campaign for Gender Balance ALDC Marriott, Sandbanks Marriott, Blandford diversity personal fundraising Getting your message right Burning the candle at both ends How to use the party’s messaging (open to all) framework to create and craft winning Learn how to develop a better balance campaigns. between politics, work and life in Campaigns team general! Top tips on staying sane and Marriott, Purbeck rested as a political activist. campaigning Campaign for Gender Balance S aturday Marriott, Yeovil PagePlus workshop personal diversity (Bring your own laptop) We have some brilliant PagePlus design experts. Bring your laptop along to our Campaign workshop - Campaigning PagePlus workshop for some on Climate Change skills-based help. We can make a difference in our areas Campaigns team and local councils on one of the World's Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 most pressing issues. Come and share your ideas and find out more from campaigning digital others. ALDC Can’t make it to a session? Hermitage Hotel, Hardy Suite campaigning Email [email protected] to find out how to access it remotely

38 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Toxic testing – why fundamental reforms are needed now Sunday 15 September 1pm – 2pm Bayview Suite 2 Bournemouth International Centre

Speakers: Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary, National Education Union Layla Moran MP, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson

The future of education funding S aturday Sunday 15 September 6.15pm – 7:15pm Bayview Suite 1 Bournemouth International Centre

Speakers: Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary, National Education Union Councillor Sam Foulder-Hughes, Kingston Council and NEU NEU Councillors Network Member Network

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Fringe Sunday morning 08.00–09.00

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Q&A sessions 99 (£billion) problems: Mental health There will be a series of Q&A and the UK Economy sessions during conference where Mental ill health costs our economy you can ask questions of our approximately £99 billion annually. spokespeople. All sessions take The UK economy needs to improve its place in the BIC. approach to mental ill health. We will explore the effectiveness of proposals See Conference Extra and to address this, including the provision Conference Daily for details. of crisis support by employers. Highcliff Marriott, Blandford 3

Fringe Sunday lunchtime 13.00–14.00

Education Policy Institute and Core National Education Union Cities UK Toxic testing – why fundamental reforms Upskilling our cities in an age of are needed now uncertainty Join National Education Union Joint Chair: Rt Hon. David Laws (Executive General Secretary Kevin Courtney Chair, Education Policy Institute). Jonn and Liberal Democrat Education Elledge (New Statesman), invited; Lord Spokesperson Layla Moran MP to Kerslake (Chair, UK2070 Commission), discuss whether there is too much invited; Layla Moran MP (Education testing in our schools and what an Spokesperson), invited; Chris Murray alternative education system would (Director, Core Cities UK); and Frances look like. O’Grady (General Secretary, TUC), BIC, Bayview 2 invited. BIC, Bayview 1 S unday

Conference Extra and Conference Daily Conference Extra is published ahead of conference and Conference Daily each day at conference, containing updates to the agenda including changes to timings, amendments, topical issues, emergency motions and questions to reports, available at: www.libdems.org.uk/conference_papers and via the Conference App. Limited hard copies of Conference Daily will be available each morning – enquire at the Information Desk.

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Lib Dems Overseas and Lib Dems in HM Government of Gibraltar Europe Local Parties Brexit today – Update from Gibraltar, Stop 5.5 million Brits abroad being left Wales, Scotland and Nothern Ireland out in the cold! Dr Joseph Garcia (Deputy Chief At a time of possible Brexit, launch Minister of HM Government of of first policy of any political party for Gibraltar), Jane Dodds (Lib Dem Wales Brits abroad: www.libdems.org.uk/ Leader), Alex Cole-Hamilton (MSP) abroad. Debate with Baroness Brinton, and a representative from Northern President Liberal Democrats; MEPs Ireland will give an update on Brexit 3 Irina von Wiese and Phil Bennion; local years on from EU Referendum. party chairs George Cunningham and Highcliff Marriott, Rob Harrison. Bryanston BIC, Meyrick

Action for Land Tax and Economic Liberal Democrat Friends of Reform Palestine Peoples Land Dividend Trump, Palestine and the UK Role Council Tax is no longer for fit purpose. Discussion led by Dr Husam Zomlot, Andrew Dixon is an entrepreneur who Palestinian Envoy to Great Britain, champions fundamental reform of land and Chris Gunness, former UNWRA taxation. He will be joined by Dominic spokesman and human rights Humphrey, a data scientist specialising campaigner. in policy analysis and design for the Highcliff Marriott, built environment. Dorchester North BIC, Westbourne Social Liberal Forum Humanist & Secularist Liberal Wolves in the Forest: tackling inequality Democrats in the 21st century AGM, with Lord Jonathan Marks: the Launch of SLF’s new collection of essays

S unday Cohabitation Bill and Unregistered (details at www.socialliberal.net). Religious Marriages Contributors include Kirsten Johnson All welcome. Hold your current (PPC, North Devon), Lord Peter Hain, committee to account and elect Sophie in t’Veld MEP (D66), Layla Moran your new committee. Plus guest MP and Professor David Howarth. speaker Lord Jonathan Marks: can Chaired by Iain Brodie-Browne (Chair, his Cohabitation Bill protect spouses SLF). whose religious marriages have never Highcliff Marriott, Dorchester South been legally recognised? Highcliff Marriott, Blandford

Free wifi BIC: Highcliff Marriot: Network name: _LibDems2019 Username: Marriott_Meetings no password required. Password (case sensitive): MARRIOTTMEETINGS2019

42 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 BIC, Bayview1 needed inthefuture. and thelevelofinvestment that is why education cuts needtobe reversed Kingston Councilandothers todebate Councillor SamFoulder-Hughes from General SecretaryKevinCourtney, Join NationalEducationUnionJoint The futureofeducationfunding NEU CouncillorNetwork Highcliff Marriott,Sandbanks Ludford. Daisy Cooper,More-United;Sarah Good LawProject;DavidHowarth; Sandbach, invited.JoMaughanQC, constitutional settlement.Chair:James legitimacy, andsecureastable liberal democracy,restorepolitical broken byBrexit,howcanwerebuild With theUK’suncodifiedconstitution rule oflawandpoliticalpowerbalance. Unravelled constitution;Brexiteffecton Democrat LawyersAssociation) Rights LibertiesJustice(Liberal Purbeck Highcliff Marriott, the audience. questions fromthemoderatorand progressive politicsinBritain,taking ranging conversationonthefutureof board, willjoinusforalivelyandwide Progressive CentreUK’sadvisory Chuka UmunnaMP,chairofthe Britain the futureofprogressivepoliticsin Conversation withChukaUmunnaon Progressive CentreUK Fringe Sundayearlyevening18.15–19.15 F ringe S ringe unday lunchtime 13.00–14.00 continued 13.00–14.00 unday lunchtime DEMAND BETTER FOR SCHOOL S

BIC, Durley confirmed). Hyyrylainen-Trett, withspeakers(tobe peace andsecurity,chaired by Adrian the consequencesforworld’s on sucharemoteItalianisland and international migrationcrisis colliding The discussionwillfocuson the International migrationcrisis? “Lampedusa” thecollidingpointof Group) LIBG (LiberalnternationalBritish Highcliff Marriott,Sherborne cities. violence affectingyoungstersinour and answerquestionsaboutserious Black PoliceAssociationChair,discuss Former MetPoliceSuperintendentand for MayorofLondon,andLeroyLogan, Commission, SiobhanBenita,candidate Parliamentary YouthViolence Following theirworkonthe solutions toknifecrime? Less talk,moreaction–whatarethe London LiberalDemocrats Highcliff Marriott,Shaftesbury barriers facingthem.PlusQ&A. changed toovercometheeducational how policyandpracticecouldbe from RefugeeSupportNetworkexplain unlocking theirfutures.Seniorleaders in theUKseeeducationaskeyto Young asylumseekersandrefugees “I justwanttostudy” Sanctuary (LD4SOS) Liberal DemocratsforSeekersof

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Fringe Sunday early evening 18.15–19.15 continued

Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel Social Liberal Forum and the The forthcoming Israeli General Election Electoral Reform Society (17 September 2019) – what to expect Reining in the Political ‘Wild West”: and why Digital Campaigning, Electoral An expert panel debates the Transparency and Security forthcoming Israeli General Election. Chaired by Prof David Howarth From the Peace Process to the (Electoral Commissioner 2010–2018), electoral prospects for the centrist, the panel will discuss the subject’s secular, Zionist Blue and White Party academic, political and campaigning – it promises to be an exhilarating perspectives, with Dr Jessica Garland discussion. Chaired by Gavin Stollar (ERS Campaign), Kyle Taylor (Fair Vote (Hon. Chair, LDFI). Project) and MP Wera Hobhouse Highcliff Marriott, Blandford (All Party Group on Campaign Transparency). Liberal Democrat Peers Highcliff Marriott, Purbeck Peers All Ears! Your chance to meet the Liberal Young Liberals Democrat Peers! Come and talk to Young People on your Local Party Exec them about your views on anything that YL hosts a panel discussion on what matters to you in an informal, meet young people can gain from sitting on and mingle setting. New members a local party executive, and the skills particularly welcome. Tea and coffee and engagement they bring to the party will be served. – a discussion sure to be of value to Highcliff Marriott, members of all ages! Dorchester North Highcliff Marriott, Sandbanks

People’s Postcode Lottery Solicitors Regulation Authority Scottish Liberal Democrat conference (SRA) with the Institute for reception. Government (IfG)

S unday People’s Postcode Lottery is delighted At a tipping point? How can to sponsor the Scottish Liberal technology help deliver access to Democrat conference reception. Please justice? join us for drinks and canapes and find Will Lawtech’s growth provide out about the over £450m of funding innovative ways to help us all players of People’s Postcode Lottery make better choices and find more have raised. affordable legal services? Chaired Highcliff Marriott, by Gavin Freeguard (Institute for Dorchester South Government); speakers include: David Heath (SRA Board), Baroness Susan Kramer (invited), Chuka Umunna MP (invited). Highcliff Marriott, Shaftesbury

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Fringe Sunday mid evening 19.45–21.00

Liberal Democrats Solicitors Regulation Authority Conference Quiz Solicitors Regulation Authority Come along and watch as Alastair conference reception Carmichael MP delivers an entertaining Join us for drinks and canapés, night of questions and laughter. hosted by SRA Board member and Tickets may be available on the door former Liberal Democrat Minister depending on availability. David Heath. Come and chat about Note: this event starts at 20.00 and ends our work protecting the public at 21.30 and upholding high professional Highcliff Marriott, Dorchester Suite standards in the legal profession across England and Wales. Liberal Democrat History Group Highcliff Marriott, The Liberal Party, Health Policy and the Shaftesbury Origins of the NHS Although Labour claims the credit for Best for Britain and Remaniacs establishing the NHS, it was Liberal Podcast governments that laid the foundations. THANK YOU party – no invitation Dr Chris Renwick (University of York) needed, open to all members and Lord Kenneth O. Morgan assess The Liberal Democrats have been loud the Liberals’ contribution to UK health and they have been proud in saying policy. Chair: Baroness Judith Jolly. ‘BOLLOCKS TO BREXIT’! Join Ed, Layla Highcliff Marriott, Purbeck and Jo as anti-Brexit organisation, Best for Britain, and makers of the Remainiacs Podcast, say THANK YOU to Lib Dem members. Note: this event ends at 21.30 Follow us on Twitter Bar So, The Private Bar, @libdemconf #LDconf Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AG

Fringe Sunday late evening 21.30–late

London Liberal Democrats Liberal Democrats S unday Lib Dem Communioke Whisky tasting with Alistair Carmichael Join London Liberal Democrats and MP some special guests and raise the A unique opportunity to taste, discuss roof with your favourite songs. In this and learn a bit about malt whisky in a Karaoke extravaganza, the screens face relaxed, friendly environment. RSVP by the audience and all are involved. Entry emailing [email protected] or call by wristband – £10. All welcome. 07469 714839. Note: this event starts at 22.30 Highcliff Marriott, Purbeck Highcliff Marriott, Dorchester Suite

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Powerful political storytelling Building inclusive teams What’s the most powerful way to Does your membership reflect the motivate voters? Storytelling. This communities you seek to serve? interactive workshop explains briefly Probably not as much as it should - and the science underlying why stories work we all have a part to play in fixing that. and gives you the framework and tools Come and find out how you can help to create stories to engage different diversify your local membership. This audiences on and offline. session will explore ways you can take Campaigns team practical steps in fostering inclusion BIC, Branksome and increasing engagement with diverse communities in your area. personal campaigning Membership & Diversity team Marriott, Sherborne You could be an MP diversity teams Thinking about Parliamentary candidate approval? We want to encourage candidates from diverse Running a data led local party backgrounds. Come along and get Learn how to run your local party more buddied up with someone to help you effectively, using the data and tools you complete the form! already have so you can increase Candidates team member engagement, raise more BIC, Westbourne money and win more elections.

party roles personal Membership team BIC, Durley S unday

Election Law: Donations, annual teams digital accounts Writing and targeting - Brilliant target How do I make sure that my local party letters and mail is compliant with PPERA and how should I summit my reports to HQ A session which will help you improve Compliance? your skills and techniques for creating targeted communication. Compliance Team Marriott, Dorchester North Campaigns team Marriott, Dorchester South compliance personal campaigning

46 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Marriott, Yeovil Marriott, Liberals Young inparties. local people engage young to how and office, for stand to people young encouraging at looks that ages all at aimed A session stand to them Ask Marriott, Sandbanks Balance forGender Campaign teams. barriers to build strong and effective This will enable you to break through addressing conflict and tackling bias. steps Practical in fostering inclusion, only) (women party local effective an Building Marriott, Shaftesbury Marriott, ALDC time. thefirst for elected those A must especially for all councillors, team. your grow and seat your keep to So you've won! Brilliant!learn Now how seat Council your keeping - Councillor a Be continued Sunday Programme: Training Sunday 09.30 Sunday For help and queries please email [email protected] personal diversity diversity

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Building an inclusive local party Public speaking Does your membership reflect the Everyone gets nervous about speaking communities you seek to serve? in public. This workshop gives you the Probably not as much as it should - and practical skills to master your nerves we all have a part to play in fixing that. and present yourself confidently, Come and find out how you can help powerfully and truthfully both in diversify your local membership. This political and other occasions. session will explore ways you can take Campaigns team practical steps in fostering inclusion BIC, Branksome and increasing engagement with diverse communities in your area. personal campaigning Diversity team Marriott, Sherborne Digital lessons from the EU elections diversity teams At the European Elections, the team in HQ ran our biggest, most successful online campaign ever. Come along and How we beat Labour in 2019 find out what we did, how we did it and A case-study led session that takes the what you can replicate in your area. best lessons from local election Digital team successes vs Labour. BIC, Durley Campaigns Team campaigning digital Marriott, Dorchester South campaigning

S unday GDPR Compliance Local and regional media training This training will provide Local Parties How can you make a bigger impact in with the principles and practical your regional and local media? This considerations of data protection legal session, run by the LDHQ Press Office, requirements and best practices. will give you the basic tools you need to Compliance team succeed. Marriott, Dorchester North LDHQ Press Office compliance BIC, Westbourne

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48 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Marriott, Sandbanks Balance forGender Campaign theparty. in active being whilst up a new baby and a young family bringing of therealities balance to How upbaby Bringing Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 Syndicate Blandford Marriott, ALDC completing your expenses returns. election, standingfrom candidates to needs to know about running an campaigner and agent every What runtwice) being is module Each modules. other forthe guide yourtraining Check modules. 4 runover being is training (This 4 of 3 Module - Agent an Be Shaftesbury Marriott, ALDC success. our maximise to needed political landscape and the tactics the about more out Find 2020. in Party London are a huge opportunity for the The Assemblyelections and Mayoral in in2020 London in Winning - briefing Confidential continued Sunday Programme: Training Sunday 11.15 Sunday compliance diversity

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Training Programme: Sunday continued Sunday 15.00 – 16.15

Salesforce 101 This is what good looks like Get a guided tour of the essential A case-study led sessions that system for local party officers - highlights the best campaigning from Salesforce. This session is designed for local parties around the country. new users, but would also work well as Campaigns team a refresher for experienced users. Marriott, Dorchester North Membership team campaigning teams BIC, Branksome digital How we beat the Tories in 2019 A case study led session that takes the Selling yourself in 250 words: Writing best lessons from local election a candidate profile successes vs the Tories Whether you are standing for council or Campaigns Team Westminster a good written profile is a Marriott, Dorchester South great way to show yourself off. Come for ideas of what to include and what to campaigning avoid. Candidates team BIC, Westbourne Building a political profile in the personal Lib Dems (BAME only) This session looks at the ways you can build your brand and reputation

S unday Advanced online fundraising within the Lib Dems; as a local Have you got elections coming up and campaigner, a policy campaigner, or want to raise money online? We'll show whether you are interested in you how! We'll take you through standing for the Party in elections creating a fundraising campaign from and much more! We will explore how start to finish and you'll leave the best to navigate the Party, where the session ready to send your first email. opportunities are and how to make Membership team the most of them. All are welcome BIC, Durley regardless of experience.

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50 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 Syndicate Blandford Marriott, ALDC completing your expenses returns. election, standingfrom candidates to needs to know about running an campaigner and agent every What runtwice) being is module Each modules. other forthe guide yourtraining Check modules. 4 runover being is training (This 4 of 4 Module - Agent an Be Shaftesbury Marriott, ALDC advantage. your to that use to how and does thecouncil thejobs perceive campaign. Understand how people your to asset great a be can The council council the on Campaigning - Councillor a Be Yeovil Marriott, ALDC completing your expenses returns. election, standingfrom candidates to needs to know about running an campaigner and agent every What runtwice) being is module Each modules. other forthe guide yourtraining Check modules. 4 runover being is training (This 4 of 3 Module - Agent an Be Training Programme: Sunday continued Sunday Programme: Training Sunday 15.00 Sunday compliance compliance

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Sunday Training Programme: Sunday continued Sunday ‘bitesize’ training sessions 16.30–17.30 (times vary)

Introduction to being a Diversity Officer Introduction to being a Data Officer Thinking about becoming a local party Thinking about becoming a local party officer for next year? Why not come officer for next year? Why not come and meet a current one and find out and find out more about what the role more about what the role entails? entails? Membership Team Membership Team BIC , Durley (16.30 - 17.00) BIC, Durley (17.00–17.30)

The nuts and bolts of the new Fundraising for the short campaign disciplinary system (invite only) Fundraising is a vital skill for Join us for a quick run down of the new candidates, and there is no more disciplinary system. important time for this than elections. Get some hints, tips and ideas here. Federal People Development Committee BIC, Branksome Candidates team (16.30-17.30) BIC, Westbourne (16.30-17.30) Digital Campaigning workshop campaigning fundraising Bring your own laptop to our skills based session for a useful workshop on Getting your message right improving your Digital Campaigning How to use our messaging framework skills. to create and craft winning campaigns. Campaigns team Campaigns team Marriott, Dorchester North Marriott, Dorchester South S unday (16.30-17.30) (16.30-17.30) digital campaigning campaigning

Your journey to becoming an MP (BAME only)

This will cover all stages and is suitable for anyone interested in becoming an MP in the future. Prospective MP for Bermondsey, Cllr Humaira Ali will share her story. Session will cover: - Becoming approved - Choosing your seat - Winning selection campaign - Being the PPC Racial Diversity Campaign Marriott, Sherborne (16.30-17.30)

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Pick a ward and win it - Yes you can Making the most of data in Connect still use emails How to access and use data to fight Email is an effective way to winning campaigns. communicate. Under GDPR, how can Campaigns team we collect and store email addresses? Marriott, Blandford How do we use the email addresses campaigning digital that we have? ALDC Be a Councillor - the EnAble fund for Marriott, Shaftesbury elected office digital campaigning compliance The EnAble Fund for Elected Office is intended to cover the additional Growing through campaigning financial costs associated with a How advocacy campaigns can deliver disability, that would otherwise prevent change and grow your local party. someone from seeking elected office. Campaigns team Come to this session to find out more. Marriott, Sandbanks ALDC teams campaigning Marriott, Yeovil teams diversity personal Be a Councillor - approval and selection Connect Workshop This session covers the approvals We have some brilliant Connect process in detail, discussing why it is experts. Bring your laptop along for a necessary, how to do it and how to dedicated Connect workshop. carry out your local selection process. Campaigns team ALDC Marriott, Purbeck S unday Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 campaigning digital party roles teams

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DEMAND BETTER OUR ENVIRONMENT 53 Please join the farming unions of England, Scotland and Wales for our “ Fringe Event during the Liberal Democrat Party’s Autumn Conference our farming future: a united uk vision Monday “ 6.30pm Monday 16th September 2019 Speakers Granville Suite, Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP, Liberal Democrat EFRA spokesperson (invited) The Trouville Hotel, Guy Smith,NFU Deputy President Priory Road, Martin Kennedy,NFUS Deputy President Bournemouth BH2 5DH Aled Jones,NFU Cymru Deputy President Refreshments will be served

54 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 BIC, Durley Executive, Demos(Chair). to Change;PollyMackenzie, Chief Alakeson, ChiefExecutive,Power of BedfordBorough(invited); Vidhya Stoud (invited);DaveHodgson,Mayor Rachel Coxcoon,DistrictCouncillorfor Speakers: EdDaveyMP(invited); transition? better placesandsupportagreen How cancommunityenergypower Demos –PowertoChange Dorchester North Highcliff Marriott, MP! hopefully bySeptemberwecanadd Brecon &Radnorshireby-election,and speaking tous.JaneisalsoourPPCfor Welsh LiberalDemocratsJaneDodds privilege ofhavingtheleader This yearwelookforwardtothe Prayer Breakfast Please joinusforourannualLDCF Liberal DemocratChristianForum Highcliff Marriott,Blandford highly importantissue. councillors andYoungLiberalsonthis discussion involvingLiberalDemocrat Homes forathought-provokingpanel by oldergenerations?JoinThakeham suffering asaresultofdecisionstaken Are youngpeople’shousingprospects Housing andtheGenerationalDivide Thakeham Homes Monday 16September Fringe Mondaymorning09.30–10.30 Fringe Mondaymorning08.00–09.00 DEMAND BETTER FOR SCHOOL S Sherborne Highcliff Marriott, further information. [email protected] for Places arelimited–contact hosted bytheUrbanTransportGroup. meeting chairedbyLordShipleyand An invitation-onlyroundtablebreakfast regions? What nextfortransportinthecity Urban TransportGroup Highcliff Marriott,Sandbanks Note: thiseventendsat12.30 Thames. to reconnectLondonwiththe River about theexcitingworkweare doing Thames. Joinustofindoutmore place atmultiplesitesalongtheRiver Tunnel isadvancingwithworktaking Construction ontheThamesTideway Thames TidewayTunneldropinsession Tideway sessions duringconferencewhere spokespeople. Allsessionstake you canaskquestionsofour There willbeaseriesofQ&A Conference Daily See ConferenceExtraand Q&A sessions place intheBIC. fordetails. 55

Monday Fringe Monday early lunchtime 11.30–12.30

Demos – Effective Governance Humanist & Secularist Liberal Institute Democrats Why localism is more important than No Outsiders: What Happens When ever LGBT+ Education Conflicts With Parents’ Speakers include: Ed Davey MP Beliefs? (invited); Baroness Thornhill (invited); Should schools accommodate parents Christine Jardine MP (invited); Nick who believe that their rights are Tyrone, Chief Executive, Effective being violated when their children are Governance Institute; Polly Mackenzie, taught about LGBT+ relationships? Chief Executive, Demos. Should schools even have to make BIC, Branksome that decision? Panel discussion with Chair Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett; other Demos and Wagestream speakers to be announced. Financial inclusion through financial Highcliff Marriott, Blandford flexibility See online guide for speakers and Rights Liberties Justice (Liberal further details. Democrat Lawyers Association) BIC, Durley Future rights; Civil liberties, social-and- economic rights and the future of free The Paddy Ashdown Forum in movement association with the European With Brexit eroding hard won rights Liberal Forum and liberal values, we debate the Launch of The Paddy Ashdown Forum future of rights from migration to the This new Think Tank brings together big-data-state, and redressing social academics and policy makers to inequity. Chair, James Sandbach. Jodie produce new thinking on domestic, Blackstock, Justice. Invited: Axel Antoni, European and international issues. It the3Million; Koldo Casla, Justfair; Corey will issue publications and organise Stoughton, Liberty. meetings. Speakers include ELF Highcliff Marriott, Blandford 3 Chairman, Juergen Martens, and Lord William Wallace. ALL WELCOME. Liberal Democrats Business Team BIC, Bayview 2 Business lunch Our Business Lunch this year is kindly British Association of Social Workers sponsored by BVCA. The lunch is Social Approaches to Mental Health a fantastic opportunity for senior

Monday The APPG for Social Work presents its businesspeople, entrepreneurs, findings on the importance of the social representatives of the local business model in the prevention and treatment community and senior Liberal of and recovery from mental health Democrats to discuss the most pressing problems. Baroness Claire Tyler and Sir political issues facing business. Tickets Norman Lamb are invited. are £72, book online – BIC, Westbourne www.libdems.org.uk/business-lunch Note: this event ends at 14.00 Highcliff Marriott, Dorchester Suite

56 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Fringe Monday early lunchtime 11.30–12.30 continued

The Adam Smith Institute and London Councils Volteface Tackling London’s housing crisis – Regulating Cannabis in the UK: In how do local authorities rise to the Conversation with Norman Lamb MP challenge? Norman Lamb MP will be joined by the Councils across London are working Evening Standard’s Investigations Editor alongside partners to address the David Cohen to discuss his experience capital’s housing crisis. How can local of the Canadian cannabis market and authorities innovate to address what is how the UK can ensure that legalising arguably the greatest challenge facing cannabis would protect young people, all our communities in London. cut crime and improve public health. Highcliff Marriott, Sherborne Highcliff Marriott, Shaftesbury

Fringe Monday lunchtime 13.00–14.00

Shelter National Trust What role can the Liberal Democrats How can we save our parks – and unlock play in increasing social housing? their full benefits? This panel will discuss the Liberal Our public parks are facing a funding Democrat vision for social housing, and crisis. Join Cllr Vikki Slade (Leader, how the party can achieve a significant Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole increase in the delivery of this much Council), Caroline Pidgeon AM and needed tenure. a national spokesperson to discuss BIC, Avon how to save them and unlock their full potential for delivering public benefit. Demos – PwC BIC, The jobs that don’t exist yet – the future Bayview 2 of talent Speakers include: Chuka Umunna MillionPlus MP (invited); Alastair Woods, Partner, Flexible learning, high skills, stronger PwC; Polly Mackenzie, Chief Executive, economy: modern universities driving Demos; Siobhan Benita, Liberal the UK’s future Democrat candidate for Mayor of Join Chair of MillionPlus, and former HE London 2020 (invited); Neil Sherlock and FE Minister, Bill Rammell to discuss CBE (Chair) (invited). why the future of higher education BIC, Bayview 1 matters for the UK and what we can do to ensure its continued success. BIC, Branksome Monday

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JUSTICE and Rights Liberties Justice Andrew Taylor, Countryside Properties; Vulnerability and the justice system Cllr Liz Green, Leader, RB Kingston How can we better identify the needs upon Thames; Cllr Stephen Robinson, of people using the justice system Leader, Chelmsford CC; Cllr Bridget and adapt processes and language to Smith, Leader, South Cambridgeshire enable users to effectively participate? DC. James Sandbach, R,L,J (chair); Lord Highcliff Marriott, Blandford Marks Jodie Blackstock, JUSTICE; Wera Hobhouse MP (invited); Norman Lamb Liberal Democrat Education MP (invited). Association BIC, Durley Bringing Schools and Local Authorities together The Hydrogen APPG Explore what can be done to establish Net Zero: why hydrogen is essential to local school partnerships and learn meeting decarbonisation what is already happening to try to Invited Chair: Ed Davey MP, officer of overcome fragmentation and lack the Hydrogen APPG. Invited speakers: of local democratic accountability. Wera Hobhouse MP, Spokesperson Speakers: Cllr. Jenny Batt of Sutton for Environment and Climate Change; Council and Sir Jon Coles (United Representatives from Alstom, Cadent, Learning). Energy and Utilities Alliance, Northern Highcliff Marriott, Blandford 3 Gas Networks, SGN. BIC, Meyrick The Angling Trust and The British Association for Shooting and The Smith Institute and the FDA Conservation Impartiality Matters: Do the Liberal The Rural Reception Democrats trust the civil service? Join us for a buffet lunch at The Rural Chair: Jane Dudman (Public leadership Reception where we will be joined editor, The Guardian). Speakers: Lord by Rt. Hon. Alistair Carmichael MP, Wallace of Saltaire (spokesperson for Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Cabinet Office); Baroness Alison Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Suttie (former Special Adviser to Highcliff Marriott, Bryanston Deputy Prime Minister); David Penman (General Secretary, the FDA). UK Music BIC, Westbourne We Can Work It Out: the campaign to help self-employed creative freelancers Monday Planning Futures and Countryside Join Michael Dugher (UK Music), Properties Coldplay and Doctor Who sound In the Eye of the Beholder: Beauty in engineer Olga FitzRoy and DCMS Planning and Place making Spokesperson Baroness Jane Bonham- Recent Government policy has Carter for a panel discussion on emphasised design quality and #SelfieLeave and the need for equality “beauty”. This event will explore how and diversity in the creative industries. local authorities and others can create Highcliff Marriott, places that deliver true design quality. Purbeck

58 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Highcliff Marriott,Shaftesbury Director, IPPR. Europe. Chair:PhoebeGriffith,Deputy Deputy Director,UKinaChanging Green, DeputyOpinionEditor, Exiting theEuropeanUnion;Miranda Democrat LordsSpokespersonfor Baroness SarahLudford,Liberal Speakers: JoSwinsonMP(invited); What nowfortheLibDemsonBrexit? Europe IPPR andTheUKinaChanging Bayview 1 BIC, Environmental JusticeCommission). Forum); LukeMurphy(HeadofIPPR’s (Chair, LocalAuthorityPensionFund spokesperson); CllrDougMcMurdo (Environment andClimateChange Speakers: WeraHobhouseMP Environment, FoodandRuralAffairs). Mandeville (LordsSpokesperson, Chair: BaronessBakewellofHardington zero carboneconomy Investing inaJustTransitiontonet Pension Fundorum Smith InstituteandLocalAuthority Branksome BIC, Jane DoddsandSashaRomanovitch. Norman LambMP,SirWillHutton, to tacklethecauseofBrexit with lively paneldiscussiononhowbest Join theProgressiveCentreUKfora Brexit? How bestcanwetacklethecausesof Progressive CentreUK F Fringe Mondayearlyevening18.15–19.15 ringe Monday lunchtime 13.00–14.00 continued 13.00–14.00 lunchtime Monday ringe DEMAND BETTER FORTHE ECO NOM Y FT; TBA, Highcliff Marriott,Sherborne Royal Society. Academy; ProfessorPeterBruce,The Professor DameHelenWallace,British (invited); LaylaMoran Speakers include:NormanLamb the doortoNumber10? The #PeoplesList:howcan£60bnunlock Academy, RoyalSociety Academy ofEngineering,British Academy ofMedicalSciences,Royal BIC, Meyrick Wood (HeadofPolicy,Shelter). (Affordable HousingCommission);Chris on LondonCouncils);PaulHackett (Liberal Democratleadforhousing spokesperson) invited;CllrJayneMcCoy (Communities andLocalGovernment Dem Voice).Speakers:TimFarron Chair: CaronLindsay(Editor,Lib housing? Priced out–bringbackaffordable Affordable HousingCommission The SmithInstituteandthe Highcliff Marriott,Blandford from allbackgrounds. is aneventthatwillinterest members and gender inequalities considered, this marginalised groups.Withethnic, class into furthereducationfromhistorically we shouldtackleenrolmentdeficits educational expertsdiscussinghow Young Liberalspresentapanelof groups? education amongstunderrepresented How doweincreaseaccesstofurther Young Liberals 59

Monday Fringe Monday early evening 18.15–19.15 continued

Rights Liberties Justice (Liberal Midlands Connect Democrat Lawyers Association) The Midlands; the centre ground of UK Technology and Access to Justice – Can transport LegalTech improve access to justice The Midlands is the centre ground. It Hosted alongside the Law Society, an brings North and South, Left and Right expert panel discuss how ‘LegalTech’ together. Midlands Connect turns can improve citizens interactions with evidence into investment for long-term the legal system, and ethical-logistical projects that will deliver real economic, challenges. Chair: Andrew Haslam- social and environmental benefits for Jones. Speakers: Stephanie Boyce, Law the Midlands and the UK. Society Deputy Vice-President; Ruth Highcliff Marriott, Shaftesbury Daniel, Access-to-Justice-Foundation; Wera Hobhouse MP (invited); James The Royal British Legion Sandbach, LawWorks. Remember Together Reception Highcliff Marriott, Blandford 3 The Royal British Legion welcomes you to our reception, where you Her Majesty’s Government of can learn about issues affecting the Gibraltar Armed Forces community, our ongoing Her Majesty’s Government of campaign work, and the charity’s efforts Gibraltar, Reception to ensure that all those who have given Speakers: The Deputy Chief Minister the most are remembered. and Minister Responsible for Exiting Highcliff Marriott, Sherborne the EU, The Hon Dr Joseph Garcia MP. Highcliff Marriott, Dorchester North

National Youth Agency At The Heart Of Communities: youth work and schools, valuing young people Youth workers and teachers have a profound effect on young people’s lives ensuring no young person is ‘left behind’, ambitious for their future. In We want to valuing young people we need to invest in quality services. Contributors: Lord hear from you! Storey (tbc); Layla Moran MP. Monday Highcliff Marriott, Purbeck We will be sending round a feedback survey link soon. Make UK Manufacturing roundtable with Lord Fox Please let us know about your Highcliff Marriott, experience at conference. Sandbanks

60 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Highcliff Marriott,Bryanston Cash Bar. meet colleaguesfrombothregions. warmly invitedtoaReception and WesternCountiesRegionsare Members ofDevon&Cornwall South WestRegionsJointReception winning Europeanelectionresultsand a drinkortwo.Wewillbecelebrating and theLondonLiberalDemocratsfor Join SiobhanBenita,ChukaUmunnaMP Drinks Reception London LiberalDemocrats Highcliff Marriott,Purbeck Brexit. we cankeepourhardwonrightspost guarantees. JoinLDWtodebatehow rights andmuchmore.NoEU;no equal pay,parentalleave,workers Brexit changesthelandscapeonjobs, Our rightsmaybeunderthreatas post BrexitBritain–TooMuchtoLose? Rights, EqualitiesandExpectationsin Women LiberalDemocrats Highcliff Marriott,Dorchester Suite ends at01.00 Note: thiseventstartsat22.00and the door. guest appearances.Entryisfreeon Liberator SongBookclassicswith along andenjoyaswereeloutthe Glee ClubisbackthisAutumn!Come Glee Club Fringe Mondaylateevening21.30–23.00 Fringe Mondaymidevening19.45–21.00 DEMAND BETTER THAN BREXI T Highcliff Marriott,Shaftesbury forward towinningagainin2020. a newLondonMPaswelllooking Highcliff Marriott,Purbeck 07469 714839. emailing [email protected] relaxed, friendlyenvironment.RSVPby and learnabitaboutmaltwhiskyin A uniqueopportunitytotaste,discuss MP Whisky tastingwithAlistairCarmichael Liberal Democrats Highcliff Marriott,Sherborne emergency. to tackletheenvironmentandclimate number ofprominentspeakersonhow reception andrallytohearfroma Green LiberalDemocratsforadrinks environmental organisations,andthe Join GreenerUK,agroupof14major Democrats Rally Greener UKandGreenLiberal Democrats Greener UKandGreenLiberal Sandbanks Highcliff Marriott, along andfindouthowtoget involved. party orwanttofindoutmore, come previously deliveredtraining forthe for thefantasticworkyoudo. Ifyou’ve a drinksreceptionaswesay ‘thankyou’ training inyourarea,pleasejoinusfor If you’reapartytrainerorco-ordinate Trainers’ Reception Committee Federal PeopleDevelopment 61

Monday Training Programme: Monday Monday 09.30-10.30 (shorter sessions)

Making the most of data in Connect Growing through campaigning How to access and use data to fight How advocacy campaigns can deliver winning campaigns. change and grow your local party. Campaigns Team Campaigns team Marriott, Sherborne Marriott, Shaftesbury

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Now you’re selected - Developing Successful Selection your team (Women only) Top tips on getting ahead in a candidate Winning teams don’t just happen by selection from building support in the chance, they take hard work, perseverance membership to acing the hustings. Come and leadership. Join us and learn about along get the inside scoop from how to build brilliant teams that make a experienced candidates. real difference in communities. Candidates team Campaign for Gender Balance Marriott, Yeovil Marriott, Blandford party roles personal party roles diversity teams

Masterclass - we did it in Chelmsford, Unconscious Bias you could do it too! Unconscious Bias is the source of Hear from Council Leader Stephen prejudice and discrimination. Robinson about the steps they took to Understanding how to recognise make winning in Chelmsford a reality. Unconscious Bias and challenge it ALDC appropriately is the key to building high Marriott, Purbeck performing teams. Diversity & Campaign for Gender Balance campaigning teams Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3

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ALDC Artworker Advanced digital campaigning The new way to Artwork (This session is part 2 of 2, it is ALDC Artworker is a new tool to help recommended to attend both sessions) Lib Dem campaigners create leaflets Learn how to add more advanced and direct mail online. Come and find techniques to your digital campaign to out more! take it to the next level and help win ALDC more elections. Marriott, Sandbanks Digital Team Marriott, Shaftesbury campaigning digital campaigning digital

Connect Workshop We have some brilliant Connect experts Top tips for new candidates at Conference. Bring your laptop and First time PPC, Council candidate or come along to a session where you can trying to become one? Come along to learn more about Connect. find out how to get your candidacy off Campaigns Team to a flying start. Marriott, Blandford Syndicate 3 Candidates team campaigning digital Marriott, Yeovil personal party roles campaigning

Find the right Dealing with difficult people training sessions Explore ideas for building positive relationships with people you don’t see for you… eye to eye with. Campaign for Gender Balance Not sure what training Monday Marriott, Purbeck

opportunities at conference diversity personal are right for you? Contact us at [email protected] and we will happily help guide you.

64 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Tuesday DEMAND BETTER FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT 65 Tuesday 17 September

Fringe Tuesday lunchtime 13.00–14.00

The International Observatory of Rights Liberties Justice (Liberal Human Rights Democrat Lawyers Association) The True Cost of Citizenship in the UK Employment rights in the gig economy The International Observatory UK employment is apparently at of Human Rights hosts a panel its highest ever level but also more considering themes of citizenship in insecure, how do protect employment today’s Britain. Join us in exploring rights in the ‘gig economy’? Chair: the political motivations underlying Graham Colley. Invited: Baroness our current citizenship policies and Burt; Tom Jones, Thompson Solicitors; what can be done to make the system Richard Dunstan, Maternity Action; Julia equitable going forwards. Waltham, Working Families. BIC, Durley Highcliff Marriott, Blandford

Spring conference 2020 Next Spring conference will be in York, 13–15 March 2020. Book your accommodation at visityork.org/libdems Tuesday

66 Directory Autumn Conference 2019 Training Programme: Tuesday Tuesday 09.30–10.45

Pick a Ward and Win It - Community Be a Councillor - Making a difference campaigning as a Town or Parish Councillor How to identify the issues in your local Many Lib Dems were elected as Town area and campaign to make a liberal or Parish councillors in May. Join a difference in your community. This discussion on how to fight effective session will make you think about how local council campaigns and make a to run campaigns that engage people. real difference in this role. ALDC ALDC Marriott, Dorchester South Marriott, Dorchester North campaigning party roles campaigning

Now you’ve been selected - Talking to Voters - Doorstep: design, managing your exec (women only) discussion and data Most executives are lovely and Talking to voters is key to winning supportive of their candidate. This is elections but we can’t talk to everyone. how to build a positive relationship to How should we decide who to talk to, allow that to continue. what sorts of conversations should we Campaign for Gender Balance have and how should we handle the Marriott, Shaftesbury data? ALDC teams party roles Marriott, Sandbanks

campaigning teams Developing Skills - Raising the money If you want to run winning campaigns you need to raise money. What funding is needed? What are the most effective Top Tip for Training ways can we raise money? What The coloured buttons make motivates people to give? suggestions as to what skills you ALDC will learn in each session. Use this Marriott, Yeovil as a guide to help you find the right training for your needs. fundraising ! Tuesday DEMAND BETTER FOR SCHOOLS 67 Training Programme: Tuesday continued Tuesday 11.15–12.15

Pick a Ward and Win It - Yes, you can Campaign Briefing - Police and Crime still use emails Commissioner Elections Email is an effective way to The Police and Crime Commissioner communicate. Under GDPR, how can Elections in May 2020 present us with we collect and store email addresses? an opportunity to campaign on issues How do we use the email addresses close to the hearts of our residents. But that we have? is there also the chance to get the first ALDC Lib Dem PCCs elected? We increase that possibility if we starting planning an Marriott, Dorchester South integrated campaign now. compliance digital campaigning ALDC Marriott, Dorchester North Be a Councillor - More diverse party roles campaigning candidate pools Finding new candidates can be difficult. Talking to voters - Knocking on Doors This session looks at ways to find new and MiniVan candidates and to help your pool of Develop and practice your canvassing candidates look like the communities skills ready to get the information you you are trying to represent. need on the doorstep. ALDC ALDC Marriott, Yeovil Marriott, Sandbanks diversity teams campaigning digital

Thank you! We hope that you have enjoyed these Autumn Conference 2019 training sessions. If you have any additional feedback or want to know more about what training is available throughout the rest of the year please contact us at [email protected] Tuesday

68 Directory Autumn Conference 2019