Reem Ibrahim at Conservative Party Conference
- Reem Ibrahim
- Oct 1
- 3 min read
It's party conference season!
After my trip to Birmingham for Reform Party Conference (I asked Reform UK attendees why they think Britain is in economic decline, watch here)...
I will be heading up to Manchester for Conservative Party Conference!
If you are attending, join me and my fellow panellists at the events listed on this page. And if you see me around, come over and say hello.
Monday 6th October 2025
The future of the Conservative Party: Polling Report
Next Generation Tories
Monday 6th October --- 10:30 - 12:00 --- Thatcher Theatre (Inside secure zone)
Reem Ibrahim, James Crouch, James Cowling, Andrew Griffith MP, Dr Lawrence Newport
What do young people think about the future of Conservatism? Join us for a panel event exploring new polling on the NGT pitch. With senior special guests, we’ll be discussing voters attitudes on housing, growth, family, and more.
Starmer’s Checkpoint Britain: How Digital ID threatens our rights
Big Brother Watch
Monday 6th October -- 17:00 - 18:30 -- The Portico Library (Outside secure zone)
Reem Ibrahim, David Davis MP, Rebecca Vincent, Jasleen Chaggar
Since the 1950s, when a Conservative government scrapped ID cards introduced during the Second World War, every government attempt to introduce mandatory ID cards has been rejected by the British public. But the UK’s reputation as a country that has historically refused to become a checkpoint society is under threat thanks to new digital ID proposals, this time in the framework of tackling illegal immigration.
The Prime Minister is reportedly considering these proposals from Labour-friendly think tanks. But far from being a silver-bullet solution to illegal immigration or other societal issues, a mandatory digital ID scheme would fundamentally change our relationship with to the state and represent an irreversible erosion of our civil liberties. If the history of ID cards teaches us anything, it’s that mandatory ID schemes inevitably act as catalysts in ushering in a more intrusive era of surveillance.
The unique risks of digital ID are the focus of a new Big Brother Watch report, which scrutinises the rationale behind the current digital ID proposals and sets out a critique from a privacy perspective. With digital ID now a distinct possibility, what risks are the most concerning? How can conservatives oppose digital ID amid calls for a more tech-friendly state? What is the best way for us to secure our freedoms in an increasingly digital age? This timely panel will answer these and other pressing questions related to the latest calls for a national ID scheme.
Tuesday 7th October 2025
What does a proper plan for immigration look like?
Centre for Policy Studies
Tuesday 7th October --- 08:30 - 09:30 --- CPS Gallery (Inside Secure Zone)
Reem Ibrahim, Katie Lam MP, Professor Robert Ford, Karl Williams, Annabel Denham
Failure to control immigration was a major factor in the Conservatives election defeat. Westminster has finally caught up with public opinion on the need to get numbers down - but how should the Tories pledge to deliver that? What credible policies can help restore public trust, get a grip on illegal migration, ensure overall numbers come down, and guarantee Britain actually attracts the best and brightest?
Restoring Britain’s Dynamism: Removing Barriers to Economic Growth
Institute of Economic Affairs
Tuesday 7th October --- 10:45 - 12:00 --- Sir David Amess Theatre (Inside Secure Zone)
Reem Ibrahim, Tom Clougherty, Lord David Frost, Dr Kristian Niemietz, Katie Lam MP
What is holding back economic growth in the UK? From overregulation and taxation to planning restrictions and barriers to innovation, this panel will explore how we can unlock the country’s economic potential and deliver a more dynamic, prosperous Britain.
Rights and responsibilities: Reforming the welfare state
Taxpayers' Alliance
Tuesday 7th October --- 16:30 - 17:30 --- ThinkTent Marquee (Inside Sezure Zone)
Reem Ibrahim, Helen Whately MP, Miriam Cates, Edward Davies, Darwin Friend
Britain’s welfare state has become a way of life for some while taxpayers shell out billions of pounds every year. How can we reform welfare and get people back into work, while ensuring those truly in need get the help they deserve? Which sacred cows need to be slain?
Saving the planet and the party: could a greener shade of blue be the key to winning over young voters?
Conservative Environment Network
Tuesday 7th October --- 18:00 - 19:00 --- CEN Room (Inside Zecure Zone)
Reem Ibrahim, Frances Lasok, James Cowling, Jack Richardson, Kitty Thompson
Young people are growing increasingly frustrated by environmental inaction and turning to protest not politics to get their voices heard. How can we convince them that throwing soup on artwork and blocking roads is not the way, and instead that conservative environmentalism shows the path to a brighter future? Get ready as we discuss whether a greener shade of blue is the key to winning over young people and securing the party's future.
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