Tim Shipman is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and political editor of The Spectator. With a journalism career spanning nearly three decades, he has broken some of the most consequential stories in modern British politics. In this new event series, Tim Shipman Meets the Party Leaders, he’ll learn the triumphs and setbacks of party leaders, past and present, as well as reveal the behind-the-scenes stories that you won’t hear anywhere else.

In the second instalment in the series, we’ll be joined by former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg. Shipman will challenge Clegg on the decisions that defined his political career, from his passionate support for Europe to the controversial U-turn on tuition fees. Reflecting on his record, Clegg will offer a candid assessment of the decline of the two-party system, the upending of global alliances and even the looming threats of AI.

Make an evening of it by upgrading your ticket at the checkout to join us for a drinks reception in the Spectator garden after the event. The Spectator offices are located at 22 Old Queen Street, just a five-minute walk from the Emmanuel Centre. The drinks reception will start at 8.30pm.

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In the heart of Westminster lies the all-day British brasserie, Old Queen Street Café. You can enjoy an exclusive Spectator two-course set menu, before or after the event. For those dining beforehand, we recommend booking a table at 5.15pm to allow ample time to enjoy your meal before the event begins. If you would prefer to dine afterwards, please reserve a table for 8.45pm. Book your table here and enter SPECTATOR in the special requests box.

The Spectator Menu includes:

• Two courses of your choice from a specially curated menu
• Two glasses of OQS Cuvée per diner
• £65 per person, plus service charge