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The Orpington Circle

Our programme

Highlights

The key points from our In Conversation evenings and panel discussions with Liberal Democrat parliamentarians and guests.

  • 28 September 2026

    David Howarth on Being Liberal

    David Howarth

    The Orpington Circle welcomed David Howarth, former Liberal Democrat MP for Cambridge and Professor of Law and Public Policy at Cambridge, to introduce his book Being Liberal. The evening covered what makes the liberal disposition distinctive, what liberalism would look like if it took that disposition seriously, and the party's identity today.

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  • 15 September 2026

    In Conversation with Claire Young MP and Earl Russell

    Claire Young MP with Earl Russell

    The Orpington Circle welcomed Claire Young MP, Member for Thornbury and Yate, and Earl Russell, Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change, for an evening on energy, climate and the transition to net zero.

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