Robert Peston is one of Britain’s most trusted journalists. A fixture in British politics and business coverage, he came to national prominence as Business Editor and then Economics Editor at the BBC, where he revealed the crises at Northern Rock and RBS, the emergency rescue of HBOS, and the tumult around the credit crunch, bailouts, and austerity. 

Today he hosts his namesake flagship politics and current affairs show, Peston, as ITV’s Political Editor, and co-hosts The Rest is Money with Steph McGovern where he continues to help audiences make sense of the fast-evolving worlds of business and finance.

On July 15, Peston joins us for the Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook. In conversation with BBC broadcaster Jonny Dymond, he’ll explore the key challenges and opportunities facing today’s domestic, European, and global economies. 

He will answer questions on our most pressing issues today. Has Keir Starmer successfully seen off a Labour Party coup, and will his government finally be able to deliver growth? In the face of war in the Middle East, how exposed is Britain to renewed instability in energy markets and the wider global economy? And what should policymakers do now to restore confidence, encourage investment and navigate a more volatile international landscape?

Peston will also discuss The Kill Switch, the new novel in his bestselling crime thriller series, set at the intersection of media, money and political power. 

Join us live at Smith Square Hall to gain insight on what lies ahead for the economy, and have your questions answered in the audience Q&A.