Battle of Ideas at the Royal College of Art

Claire Fox (left), director of the Institute of Ideas and a regular panellist on Radio 4's The Moral Maze, has been a friend for many years. We first met at Auberon Waugh's Academy Club (see HERE) shortly after I was appointed director of Forest. Later I tried to win her support by sending her a giant sponge cake that resembled a packet of her favourite Silk Cut. Somehow our friendship survived and over the years she has chaired or spoken at numerous Forest events - most recently our Revolt In Style dinner at The Savoy Hotel in June.

I mention this as the preamble to publicising the latest Battle of Ideas at the Royal College of Art, London, next weekend (October 27-28). Described as a "two-day festival of high level, thought-provoking debate", the Battle of Ideas is Claire's creation. As you would expect, there is a strong libertarian theme - but the emphasis is on intelligent debate so don't go expecting some sort of mindless political rally.

Subjects include arts & culture, health & well-being, liberty & law, lifestyle & society and much, much more. Full details, including ticket prices, HERE. Warmly recommended.