The Alternative Convention on Modern Liberty

I'm going to try* to make it to this tomorrow:

As some of you will be aware the Convention on Modern Liberty is occurring on the 28th of this month.

The event will take place at the Institute of Education in Russell Square. However, you may also be aware that it is a little expensive to attend.

So to make sure us poorer types don't feel left out we're organising an Alternative Convention on Modern Liberty.

It will occur just around the corner at a pub called The Friend at Hand.

We will be convening from 12pm. Which will also be perfect for those of you attending the real event as lunch begins at
1pm.

This is an open event so whether you're a libertarian or not you're more than welcome to discuss liberalism with us.

Liberalism is a fascinating ideology that you can debate for hours. It informs so much of the political discourse of this country, and, indeed, most of the world. It is now such a broad church that it can encompass everything from the Social Democracy of the Liberal Democrats to the anarcho-capitalism of some Libertarians. Which also then begs the question of whether, given it is so broad, we can still refer to liberalism as a meaningful ideology anymore. It is a school of thought that can be endlessly discussed - and no doubt will be at this meeting tomorrow, so I reckon it is worth turning up if you can.

Plus it is taking place in a pub, which is always cool.

*And that is very much I'm going to try to make it. Owing to a mix of fecklessness, indolence and general lethargy I'm actually very bad at turning up to stuff. And when I do turn up to place, I'm often late. Basically, attendance and punctuality aren't my strengths. But I'm still, with the very best of intentions, going to try to make it to this tomorrow...