An established briefing series, The Spectator’s chairman Andrew Neil, editor Fraser Nelson and political editor James Forsyth analyse and dissect the Spring Statement and Autumn Budget announcements by the Chancellor, followed by an audience Q&A session and post-discussion drinks reception.
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Andrew Neil
Chairman, The Spectator
Fraser Nelson
Editor, The Spectator
James Forsyth
Political Editor, The Spectator
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Get in touchThe Spectator worked closely with Rathbones to curate a series of three public debates held in Central London locations. The debates tackled some of the most challenging issues facing society today and attracted the highest quality speakers including: Dan Hannan, Nigel Farage, Kate Hoey, Nick Clegg, Liz Kendall and Chuka Umunna. Andrew Neil chaired.
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Chuka Umunna MP
The Independent Group
Nick Clegg
Former Leader, Liberal Democrats
Nigel Farage MEP
Leader, The Brexit Party
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Get in touchThe Spectator launched the Economic Disruptor of the Year Awards in 2018 in partnership with Julius Baer. The awards seek to celebrate entrepreneur-led companies whose products — digital or physical — are radically disrupting an established marketplace to the benefit of consumers. Hosted in a Central London location and chaired by The Spectator's chairman Andrew Neil, the awards were announced at a gala dinner attended by 120 guests from across the business world. The winners were drawn from over 100 nominations from across the UK.
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Chairman, The Spectator
Martin Vander Weyer
Business Editor, The Spectator
Virraj Jatania
CEO, Pockit, 2018 Winner
The 2018 judging panel included Martin Vander Weyer, business editor of The Spectator; Rory Sutherland, executive creative director of Ogilvy; Gordon Black, former chairman of Peter Black Holdings; John Caudwell, founder of Phones4U and senior representatives from Julius Baer. The entrants have all been innovators, driven by real passion for what they do, and represent different regions of the UK. The finalists are recognised as those with the greatest potential to scale-up: taking their ideas from the local to the national, and – from there – to the wider world.
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