David Starkey - The Strange Death of Conservative England

In the final Oakeshott (formerly Scruton) Lecture of 2024, distinguished historian David Starkey will look at the strange decline of the Conservative movement in the United Kingdom, placing its plight in the context of rapid social and cultural change and the constitutional vandalism of the Blair administration. After concluding with some thoughts on its possible resurrection, Starkey will be joined on stage by Mark Littlewood for a public discussion.

Dr David Starkey is an historian, broadcaster, and writer who revolutionised the business of doing history in public in the 1990s. Born in Cumberland, he attended Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, where he completed his doctorate under the supervision of Sir Geoffrey Elton, before moving to the London School of Economics. An expert on the Tudor dynasty, he has written widely about British history and often appears as a commentator on contemporary political issues. His most recent book is Henry: Model of a Tyrant (2020).

Mark Littlewood was Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs until August 2023. He is currently the Director of Popular Conservatism.

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