“Can We Be Great Again?” with Jeremy Hunt
The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
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Sir Jeremy Hunt, former Chancellor and Foreign Secretary, presents “Can We Be Great Again?”, a bold and hopeful reflection on how the UK can reclaim global influence. Drawing on his frontline experience in government, Hunt champions British innovation in AI, diplomacy and academia to turn entrenched decline into renewed confidence and capability.
Facing tough debates on trade, China, migration and climate, he urges clear eyed ambition rooted in realism.
Join us for an illuminating hour as Hunt shares stories from Treasury battles, the Foreign Office and high-stakes policymaking, offering a personal take on Britain’s future.
This is an unmissable event for anyone interested in politics, economics or national identity: fresh, grounded and stirring.
Tickets go on sale on the Festival website on Wednesday, August 27. Find out more at Harrogate International Festival – What’s On