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December 5, 2024

The Spectator Christmas Carol Service 2024

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April 23, 2016

St George's Day tour and lunch at Chapel Down

Join us for an intimate and exclusive Spectator trip to Chapel Down.

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March 16, 2016

Budget Briefing 2016

Join Andrew Neil, Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth to discuss the Budget.

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March 9, 2016

The Spectator Breakfast Club: Making the most of Europe

Guests attended The Spectator Breakfast Club on 9 March 2016 at the Ham Yard Hotel for a discussion over breakfast.

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February 9, 2016

Can we trust health advice?

On 9 February 2016, an expert panel of speakers, chaired by Andrew Neil, discussed 'Can we trust health advice?' at The Spectator's annual health debate.

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December 9, 2015

The Spectator Christmas Carol Service 2015

Join us for the annual Spectator Christmas Carol Service at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street on Wednesday 9 December 2015.

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December 3, 2015

Port Masterclass

Come and join our drinks editor, Jonathan Ray, for an evening of port and other fortified wines at The Spectator offices on Thursday 3 December.

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November 26, 2015

Autumn Statement Briefing 2015

On 26 November, Andrew Neil, Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth analysed George Osborne's Autumn Statement and the effects of the government's spending plans.

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November 18, 2015

Is the BBC really a national treasure?

As the broadcaster approaches its royal charter renewal in 2016, is there a place for the BBC in its current form or does it need cutting down to size?

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October 28, 2015

How will the Chinese economic downturn affect the UK?

As China’s equity markets cool down and its currency is devalued, The Spectator hosted an evening discussion considering how recent developments in China will affect the outlook for Western economies and investors.

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October 27, 2015

An evening with Ben Bernanke on a crisis and its aftermath

On 27 October, The Spectator and How to Academy hosted an evening with Ben Bernanke, former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, in conversation with Andrew Neil on the 2008 crisis and its aftermath.

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October 21, 2015

An evening with Charles Moore 2015

Charles Moore, editor of The Spectator from 1984 to 1990, had exclusive access to Margaret Thatcher and her private papers to write her official biography.

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October 20, 2015

Is the EU bad for business?

David Cameron is set to hold the in-or-out referendum on Britain’s future membership of the European Union as early as June next year, but what will it mean for British business?

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October 19, 2015

The Power of Manufacturing

The Power of Manufacturing brought together leading executives from the manufacturing industry to discuss the successes, failures and opportunities of British manufacturing today.

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October 14, 2015

An Evening with Melvyn Bragg

Acclaimed author and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg discussed his latest novel Now is the Time, a rich and compelling tale set in the heart of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381.

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October 6, 2015

Moore on Thatcher at Conservative Party Conference

At this year’s Conservative Party Conference Charles Moore, in conversation with Andrew Neil, discussed the long awaited second volume of his biography on Margaret Thatcher.

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September 22, 2015

The Future of Europe: An Investor's Guide

Join us for a brunch briefing on The Future of Europe: An Investor's Guide, chaired by The Spectator's Business Editor Martin Vander Weyer.

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July 8, 2015

Budget Briefing July 2015

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June 25, 2015

An evening with David Starkey

To mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, renowned historian David Starkey discussed his new book, Magna Carta, exploring the charter and its influence on Britain today.

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June 17, 2015

Is home rule the only realistic alternative to independence for Scotland?

Is home rule the answer for Scotland?

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June 11, 2015

An evening with Jonathan Sacks

On 11 June, global religious leader, philosopher and author, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks gave a talk in conversation with Andrew Neil at Milton Court in London.

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June 1, 2015

The Election Aftermath

On 1st June, The Spectator’s Andrew Neil, Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth dissected the election aftermath and looked ahead to the first 100 days of the new all-Conservative government.

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May 1, 2015

Election Discussion: It's time to adopt the brace position

James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson discussed the campaign, and what to expect on election day.

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April 22, 2015

Politicians should leave the wealthy alone- they already contribute more than their fair share

While the rich get even richer, low and middle income households are feeling the pinch. Are wealth taxes - such as the 'mansion tax' or the 50p tax - the answer?

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March 25, 2015

Cognac tasting with Maurice Hennessy

Hennessy Cognac celebrates 250 years of an exceptional adventure that has lasted seven generations and spanned five continents. To toast this remarkable birthday, The Spectator invites readers to an evening hosted by Maurice Hennessy, the eighth generation of his family to work in the company.

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March 23, 2015

The era of stable government is over

In an age of anti-politics, can either of the two main political parties command clear majorities? In a hung parliament, who would be kingmaker?