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Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 06:00 PM · 120 rsvps
National Liberal Club in London, United KingdomFundraiser: Kremlin Kleptocrats and how to counter them - An Evening with Bill Browder
Bill Browder and Edward Lucas have been allies for more than a decade, alerting the West to the danger of foreign corruption and its enablers.
Bill is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee human rights campaigner. Once the leading western investor in Russia, he has exposed the greed and brutality at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s regime. He now campaigns against illicit finance — dirty money — and against authoritarian regimes' abuse of the international legal system, notably their intimidation of critics through Interpol Red Notices.
Bill has pioneered Magnitsky sanctions, named after murdered Russian whistle-blower Sergei Magnitsky, which are now in place in the US, Canada, Britain and other jurisdictions.
His prize-winning book "Red Notice" is on sale.
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If you would like to come, please RSVP promptly. Our previous event “Democracy in Danger” with Anne Applebaum was booked out within 48 hours.
When
Monday 10th January, 2022 from 6:00pm - 9:00pmDrinks from 6:00pm (cash bar) | Event begins at 7:00pm
Where
National Liberal Club1 Whitehall Place
London, SW1A 2HE
To register, To register, go to our main site 👈
If you were unable to attend in person, you can watch the livestream below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0qtSnjvigI
COVID-19
We ask all guests to be double vaccinated and to take a lateral flow test on the day. If positive, please do not attend the event. Please wear a mask to protect everyone. Thank you!
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Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 06:00 PM · 128 rsvps
National Liberal Club in London , United KingdomFundraiser - Getting China Wrong - An Evening with Sir Vince Cable
Vince Cable and Edward Lucas debate UK-China relations
The exposure of an alleged Chinese agent at Westminster has highlighted the controversy over the country's relationship with the People's Republic.
The Cities of London & Westminster Liberal Democrats are pleased to host this topical discussion on a vital issue that touches foreign and domestic policy.
Former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable is the author of The China Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict, a book that argues against a US-led “cold war” with China.
"Snubbing modern China will do nothing for human rights, domestic security or global stability. We should be committed to working with and influencing this rising superpower – without illusions, but also without fear.” he says.
Edward Lucas, prospective parliamentary candidate for the Cities of London & Westminster, is the former editor of the China Influence Monitor, a weekly newsletter that exposes and counters Chinese Communist Party influence in the West.
He coined the phrase “Hegemonic Discourse Control” to describe Chinese Communist Party attempts to silence critics and control discussion. “Our media, academic and political freedom are at risk” he argues.
So who’s wrong? Are the “China-hawks” creating an unnecessary and fruitless confrontation? Or are the “China-doves” paving the way to the West’s eclipse by a totalitarian superpower?
Come and decide for yourself, following an evening of simmering discussion.
Signed copies of The China Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict will be on sale.
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This is a fundraising event for Edward Lucas's election campaign. With your financial support, let's win this thing!
If you would like to come, please RSVP promptly. Our previous event “Kremlin Kleptocrats and how to counter them” with Bill Browder was sold out quickly!
When
Friday 11th February, 2022 from 6:00pm - 8:30pmDrinks from 6:00pm (cash bar) | Event begins at 7:00pm
Where
National Liberal Club1 Whitehall Place
London, SW1A 2HE
To register, click link at bottom of page 👇
If you were unable to attend in person, you can watch the livestream below
COVID-19
We ask all guests to be double vaccinated and to take a lateral flow test on the day. If positive, please do not attend the event. Please wear a mask to protect everyone. Thank you!
GDPR Compliance
If you do not wish to be photographed, please make this clear to a member of the team upon your arrival.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 06:00 PM · 38 rsvps
National Liberal Club in London, United KingdomFundraiser: An Evening with Tom Burke - Climate Change the Forgotten Crisis
The Climate Crisis as COP26 drew the world's attention three months ago. Since then the fuel crisis, the conflict in Ukraine and partygate have pulled the headlines away. Pressure seems to be growing to row back on the COP26 commitments.
The Cities of London & Westminster Liberal Democrats are pleased to host a discussion on this vital but neglected issue.
Tom Burke is co-founder and chair of European Climate change think tank E3G and former Friends of the Earth director. E3G's mission is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. Tom is also Chairman of the China Dialogue Trust, Climate Advisor to governments and companies in the UK and visiting Professor at both Imperial College and UCL.Alistair Barr will be the moderator for this event. He is the vice-chair of the Cities of London & Westminster Borough local party and candidate for Marylebone ward in the May local elections.
Climate change cannot be left to change itself. Come and give it the attention it deserves.
Ticket Sale - Pay What You Can
Quick Donate £25 Quick Donate £50 Quick Donate £100 Quick Donate £250 We need your support and appreciate your contribution in lieu of a set ticket price. Please donate generously as this is a fundraising event for Edward Lucas’s election campaign.
With your financial support, let us win this constituency!
If you would like to come, please RSVP promptly. Our previous event “Getting China Wrong” with Sir Vince Cable was sold out quickly!
WHEN
Monday 28th February, 2022 from 6:00pm - 9:00pmDrinks from 6:00pm (cash bar) | Event begins at 7:00pm
WHERE
National Liberal Club1 Whitehall Place
London, SW1A 2HE
To register, click link at bottom of page and offer what you can 👇
If you were unable to attend in person, you can watch the live-stream via YouTube below
COVID-19
We ask all guests to be double vaccinated and to take a lateral flow test on the day. If positive, please do not attend the event. Please wear a mask to protect everyone. Thank you!
GDPR Compliance
If you do not wish to be photographed, please make this clear to a member of the team upon your arrival.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 06:00 PM · £25.00 GBP · 108 rsvps
National Liberal Club in London, United KingdomFundraiser - There is Nothing for You Here; Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century - An Evening with Dr. Fiona Hill
Dr. Fiona Hill’s journey from a working-class childhood in Bishop Auckland to the heights of power in Washington DC is the subject of her searing new book “There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century”.
She contrasts the waste and unfairness of the British class system with the opportunities she found in the United States, while also highlighting American discrimination based on race and sex.
As one of the United States’ top Russia-watchers, she has served both the Obama and Trump administrations.
Dr. Hill's book will be available to purchase at the event.
Ticket - £25
This event is now sold out. However, if you would like to make a donation to the campaign, please click on “Quick Donate” below.
Quick Donate £25 Quick Donate £50 Quick Donate £100 Quick Donate £250 We need your support and appreciate your contribution in lieu of a set ticket price. Please donate generously as this is a fundraising event for Edward Lucas’s election campaign.
With your financial support, let us win this constituency!
If you would like to come, please RSVP promptly. Our previous event “Climate Change: The Forgotten Crisis” with Tom Burke was sold out quickly!
WHEN
Wednesday 20th April, 2022 from 6:00pm - 8:30pmDrinks from 6:00pm (cash bar) | Event begins at 7:00pm
WHERE
National Liberal Club1 Whitehall Place
London, SW1A 2HE
To register, click link at bottom of page and offer what you can 👇
If you were unable to attend in person, or wish to relive the evening, you can watch the live-stream below.
COVID-19
We ask all guests to follow the National Liberal Club COVID-19 policy.
SECURITY
We kindly ask all guests to check-in their bag in the cloakroom.
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Tuesday, May 09, 2023 at 06:00 PM · £25.00 GBP · 130 rsvps
National Liberal Club in London, United KingdomFundraiser: Exposing Russia - An Evening with Bill Browder
Once the largest foreign investor in Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Bill Browder has now become the Russian dictator’s most tenacious foe. His new book Freezing Order tells the inside story of his campaign to expose the Russian regime’s trillion-dollar looting spree. He also shows how it ruthlessly silences its critics with lawsuits, harassment and assassination.Like our parliamentary candidate Edward Lucas, Bill refuses to be silenced as he campaigns against these abuses. Both have worked for years to wake up the West to the danger posed by the Kremlin kleptocracy. From money-laundering that taints Britain’s reputation through to luxury property owned by anonymous offshore companies, these are issues that touch our own lives, freedom and safety here in London.Please join Edward and Bill for drinks followed by discussion on our current reality.Bill Browder's book will be available to purchase at the event.
Ticket - £25
This event is now sold out. However, if you would like to make a donation to the campaign, please click on “Quick Donate” below.
We need your support and appreciate your contribution in lieu of a set ticket price. Please donate generously as this is a fundraising event for Edward Lucas’s election campaign.
With your financial support, let us win this constituency!
If you would like to come, please RSVP promptly. Our previous event “There is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century” with Dr. Fiona Hill was sold out quickly!
WHEN
Monday 9th May, 2022 from 6:00pm - 8:30pmDrinks from 6:00pm (cash bar) | Event begins at 7:00pm
WHERE
National Liberal Club1 Whitehall Place
London, SW1A 2HE
If you were unable to attend in person, or wish to relive the evening, you can watch the live-stream below.
COVID-19
We ask all guests to follow the National Liberal Club COVID-19 policy.
SECURITY
We kindly ask all guests to check-in their bag in the cloakroom.
GDPR Compliance
If you do not wish to be photographed, please make this clear to a member of the team upon your arrival.
Thank you for supporting us!
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Tuesday, June 06, 2023 at 06:00 PM · £25.00 GBP · 84 rsvps
National Liberal Club in London, United KingdomFundraiser: The Use & Abuse of History - An Evening with Sir Antony Beevor FRSL
Britain’s best-selling historian in conversation with our PPC Edward LucasSir Antony Beevor has written 13 books, translated into 33 languages with over eight million copies sold.His work includes bestselling accounts of the Soviet conquest of Berlin in 1945 and the battle of Stalingrad. His latest book, published on May 26, is Russia – Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921.Sir Antony's deep archival research and vivid style bring alive the climactic events in twentieth century history and have brought him numerous prizes and awards.At a time when Vladimir Putin uses the events of World War Two to justify his “denazification” of Ukraine, and the legacy of the Soviet past becomes ever more visible in modern Russia, Sir Antony’s expertise could not be more topical. Myths and misapprehensions about the past erode and distort our understanding of current events — and have led directly to devastating war in Europe.Sir Antony will be in discussion with Edward Lucas, who is the author of five books including Deception (on east-west espionage) and the acclaimed New Cold War (2008). Edward was selected as Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for the Cities of London and Westminster in September 2021.URGENT UPDATE
We are sorry to say that Antony has just emailed to say he has tested positive for COVID-19. Coupled with the tube strike, this means that we cannot go ahead with the event at the National Liberal Club as planned on Monday 6th June, 2022.However we will host it via Zoom at 07:00pm. If you have purchased a ticket, expect the following via email from Constance (Head of Events):1) Zoom link - Participate in discussion2) Q&A link - Ask questionsIf you have not purchased a ticket, but would like to join us, you can watch the live-stream at 07:00pm via Twitter.We look forward to seeing you at least in electronic form on Monday at 07:00pm.Thank you again for your interest in this event, and for your support for Edward Lucas’s campaign to topple the stale duopoly in Cities of London and Westminster!If you haven't donated already, please do so here because every penny helps.PS. if you do require a refund, please contact Constance.
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