London Summit to Host Global Right-Wing Leaders Amidst Political Rivals
Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage set to contend for influence at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London.
From Monday, London will host the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference, drawing prominent right-wing figures from around the globe, especially those with affiliations to the Trump administration.
The conference aims to facilitate networking opportunities among conservative leaders from various countries, including the UK, continental Europe, and Australia.
Among those attending are Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK's Conservative Party, and Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party.
Both aim to position themselves as representatives of British conservatism.
The conference is expected to feature notable speakers from the Republican Party, such as Mike Johnson, the current Speaker of the US House of Representatives, who will deliver a keynote address remotely.
Other participants include US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation.
The ARC conference is described as a gathering of influential intellectuals committed to shaping contemporary right-wing thought, marked by its anti-environmental and socially conservative themes.
Its founding is credited to Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson and UK Tory peer Philippa Stroud, supported by financial backers such as Paul Marshall and the Legatum Institute libertarian think tank.
This year’s event, which follows last year's gathering at the O2 Arena, has expanded significantly, moving to the ExCel centre and expecting around 4,000 attendees from 96 countries, a notable increase from the prior 1,500 participants.
Badenoch, known for her critical stance on LGBTQ+ issues, is set to address the conference on Monday morning, shortly before Johnson's keynote speech.
Meanwhile, Farage will take part in an interview session on Tuesday, alongside Peterson.
The advisory board of ARC features diverse figures including former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and various MPs.
Prominent scholars, such as Bjørn Lomborg and Maurice Glasman, are also included in the advisory roles, reflecting a wide array of conservative thought.
The conference aims to emphasize the generation of significant ideas over specific political strategies and policies, and while its promotional materials do not explicitly spotlight religious faith, the influences of its founders, particularly Peterson and Stroud, suggest an underlying religious dimension to its discussions.
The gathering has attracted a notable Australian contingent, with over 50 attendees from Australian right-wing think tanks and churches, including National Party Senator Bridget McKenzie.
Figures from Rupert Murdoch's News Corp are also expected to be present, highlighting the summit's international and ideologically diverse participation.
The conference aims to facilitate networking opportunities among conservative leaders from various countries, including the UK, continental Europe, and Australia.
Among those attending are Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK's Conservative Party, and Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party.
Both aim to position themselves as representatives of British conservatism.
The conference is expected to feature notable speakers from the Republican Party, such as Mike Johnson, the current Speaker of the US House of Representatives, who will deliver a keynote address remotely.
Other participants include US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation.
The ARC conference is described as a gathering of influential intellectuals committed to shaping contemporary right-wing thought, marked by its anti-environmental and socially conservative themes.
Its founding is credited to Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson and UK Tory peer Philippa Stroud, supported by financial backers such as Paul Marshall and the Legatum Institute libertarian think tank.
This year’s event, which follows last year's gathering at the O2 Arena, has expanded significantly, moving to the ExCel centre and expecting around 4,000 attendees from 96 countries, a notable increase from the prior 1,500 participants.
Badenoch, known for her critical stance on LGBTQ+ issues, is set to address the conference on Monday morning, shortly before Johnson's keynote speech.
Meanwhile, Farage will take part in an interview session on Tuesday, alongside Peterson.
The advisory board of ARC features diverse figures including former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and various MPs.
Prominent scholars, such as Bjørn Lomborg and Maurice Glasman, are also included in the advisory roles, reflecting a wide array of conservative thought.
The conference aims to emphasize the generation of significant ideas over specific political strategies and policies, and while its promotional materials do not explicitly spotlight religious faith, the influences of its founders, particularly Peterson and Stroud, suggest an underlying religious dimension to its discussions.
The gathering has attracted a notable Australian contingent, with over 50 attendees from Australian right-wing think tanks and churches, including National Party Senator Bridget McKenzie.
Figures from Rupert Murdoch's News Corp are also expected to be present, highlighting the summit's international and ideologically diverse participation.
