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Live On Stage
Monday October 19 2026, 7pm BST

The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook, with Michael Gove

Few figures in modern British politics have operated as close to the centre of power as Michael Gove. Over more than a decade in government, he has held some of the most senior offices of state – including Education Secretary, Justice Secretary and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, shaping policy across domestic reform, economic strategy and the future of the Union.

Now, at a moment of continued economic uncertainty at home and instability abroad, Gove joins us for the Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook. On October 19, he will reflect on the forces reshaping Britain’s economic landscape. How resilient is the UK economy after a prolonged period of inflation, fiscal pressure and sluggish growth? What should a credible long-term strategy for productivity and investment look like? And how should Britain position itself in a more fragmented global economy, defined by geopolitical tension in the Middle East, energy insecurity and shifting trade alliances?

Join us live at Smith Square Hall, gain a deeper understanding of the choices facing Britain today and to put your questions to one of the country’s most experienced political figures in the audience Q&A.

This event is presented in partnership with Guinness Global Investors

Event Name

The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook, with Michael Gove


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speaker
  • Michael Gove

    Editor of The Spectator

Host
  • Jonny Dymond

    BBC journalist


Location
  • Smith Square Hall
  • Smith Square
  • Westminster
  • London
  • SW1P 3HA
Time
  • Monday 19 October 2026
  • 7pm to 8:30pm BST





Speakers

speaker

Michael Gove

Editor of The Spectator


Michael Gove is the Editor of The Spectator. He served in Cabinet across five government departments for more than a decade. After being elected as an MP in 2005, Michael was elevated to the shadow frontbench before joining David  Cameron’s Cabinet in the first Conservative-led government in 13 years. Serving as Secretary of State for Education, he steered through some of the biggest changes to education in half a century. He went on to serve in the cabinets of three of the four subsequent Prime Ministers, including as Chief Whip, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Secretary of State for Justice, for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.    
Host

Jonny Dymond

BBC journalist


BBC journalist who presents shows across Radio 4 and the World Service radio, including Today and the World at One.

Speakers are subject to change.