British Government @ LSE Public Events in 2015

British Government @ LSE Public Events in 2015

British Government @ LSE Department of Government London School of Economics Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE Email: Gov.Britgov@lse.ac.uk Dear Friend, I am writing to inform you about the British Government @ LSE events in Late February and March 2015. Attendance is on a first come, first served basis but please let us know in advance if you plan to attend with a group of five or more. If you have any questions please respond to this message. Accountability To Parliament Social Policy And Inequality The British Government’s Relations With Europe Part 1 Housing The British Government's Relations With Europe Part 2 Europe How to Run A Government So That Citizens Benefit And Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy General Elections In Britain The Economy Accountability To Parliament Date: Tuesday 24 February Time: 17:00 - 18.30 Venue: Alumni Theatre, New Academic Building Speaker: Richard Bacon MP Chair: Tony Travers This lecture will examine the accountability of government to Parliament in the light of Parliamentarians’ belief there is a need for more effective scrutiny of the executive, in particular in relation to failures of procurement contracts and/or IT systems. The role of the Public Accounts Committee will be examined in detail. Social Policy And Inequality Date: Wednesday 25 February Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Venue: CLM.2.02 Speakers: John Hills, Julian Le Grand, Tim Newburn, Eileen Munro Chair: Tony Travers How will the next government balance the public’s desire for Scandinavian levels of public provision with American levels of tax? In parallel, measures of inequality suggest Britain has become a less equal society. Despite protection for the NHS and pensions, budgets for most Welfare State services are under immense pressure. #LSEInequality The British Government’s Relations With Europe Part 1 Date: Tuesday 3 March Time: 17:00 - 18.30 Venue: Alumni Theatre, New Academic Building Speaker: Simon Hix Chair: Tony Travers These lectures will consider the UK’s formal relations with the European Union, the Council of Europe, and other European institutions. Europe has had massive impacts on UK politics which affect domestic politics, and debate continues to rage about the country’s relationship with the EU. Housing Date: Wednesday 4 March Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Venue: CLM.4.02 Speakers: Charles Goodhart, Nancy Holman, Anne Power Chair: Christine Whitehead Housing, particularly in southern England, has rapidly increased in political importance. There is a shortage of homes for rent or to buy and prices/rents are high by historic standards while the population of London, the South East and the East are increasing rapidly. #LSEhousing The British Government's Relations With Europe 2 Date: Tuesday 10 March Time: 17:00 - 18.30 Venue: Alumni Theatre, New Academic Building Speaker: Simon Hix Chair: Tony Travers These lectures will consider the UK’s formal relations with the European Union, the Council of Europe, and other European institutions. Europe has had massive impacts on UK politics which affect domestic politics, and debate continues to rage about the country’s relationship with the EU. Europe Date: Wednesday 11 March Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Venue: CLM.2.02 Speakers: Damian Chalmers, Maurice Fraser, Simon Hix, Sara Hobolt, Michiel Van Hulten Chair: Tony Travers This panel will look at the many and varied challenges facing Britain and its relationship with Europe between 2015 and 2020. #LSEEurope Michael Barber on How to Run A Government So That Citizens Benefit And Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy Date: Monday 16 March Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Venue: Old Theatre, Old Building Speaker: Michael Barber Chair: Sir Jeremy Heywood Political leaders struggle to honour their promises and officials find it near impossible to translate ideas into action. The result? High taxes, but poor outcomes. Cynicism not just with government but with the political process. Why is this? How could this vicious spiral be reversed? #LSEBarber General Elections in Britain Date: Tuesday 17 March Time: 17:00 - 18.30 Venue: Alumni Theatre, New Academic Building Speaker: Professor Vernon Bogdanor Chair: Tony Travers The conduct and outcome of historic and recent general elections will be considered within the context of the 2015 contest. Is the 2015 election different from earlier ones or is the pattern set? Is Britain moving towards more coalitions and fewer one-party governments? The Economy Date: Wednesday 18 March Time: 18:30 - 20:00 Venue: CLM.4.02 Speakers: John Van Reenen, Jonathan Wadsworth, Alan Manning Chair: Oriana Bandiara The options facing the new government are limited by the continuing weakness of the public finances. This event will examine the future of the UK economy and possible policy change. #LSEEconomy Details of the entire British Government @ LSE Lent Term 2015 Programme are also available here. For maps to the venues please see http://www.lse.ac.uk/mapsAndDirections/findingYourWayAroundLSE.aspx.