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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 14/07/2026
Join us for our next Enlightenment Evening on 22 July, from 18:00–20:00! 🎓️ We will be joined by Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell, who will present his new book, Ten Years On: The Untold Story of Brexit. This is an evening you will not want to miss! Sign up below. 👇️
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 13/07/2026
We are delighted to welcome Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK and one of Britain’s leading voices on behavioural science, as a Senior Fellow at the Adam Smith Institute. Rory will help us make the case for human ingenuity, consumer capitalism and economic freedom.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 07/07/2026
A reminder to join us for our next Next Generation drinks this evening! We are thrilled to welcome Denys Demko, Economic Secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK. Denys will unpack how competition can help both the UK and Ukraine strengthen their defence capabilities. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 06/07/2026
We are hiring a new Development Manager! 💼 The Adam Smith Institute is looking for someone who is motivated, proactive and has a bias towards action. Interested? Apply using the link below. Application submissions are recommended before July 13. 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 03/07/2026
We are hiring a new Communications and Digital Manager! 💼 The Adam Smith Institute is looking for someone who is motivated, proactive and has a bias towards action. Interested? Apply using the link below. Application submissions are recommended before July 9. 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 16/04/2026
🇬🇧 Great to host Timbro at the ASI today. 🇸🇪 They are a brilliant think-tank doing vital work to champion free-market ideas in Sweden. We had a fantastic discussion regarding the challenges facing the UK and what we can learn from the current Swedish government.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 17/03/2026
The American Declaration of Independence was the first and greatest use of the woke playbook. Rory Sutherland talks all things 1776! 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 23/02/2026
Are you a student or teacher of history? 🏛️ Our two-part documentary offers a definitive exploration of global communist regimes. We’ve transformed this footage into GCSE and A-level History modules, providing students with the primary evidence needed for their exams. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 15/12/2025
1776 turns 250 in 2026. To celebrate the Declaration of Independence & Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, we're challenging you to an essay competition with a total prize pool of £10,000! 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 10/12/2025
We visited the incredible Michaela School, led by Katharine Birbalsingh. With a Progress 8 score that makes it the best in the country, Michaela proves that school choice drives social mobility. It's a tragedy that new policies are making it harder for schools like this to thrive.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 07/11/2025
With digital innovations redefining our financial systems, the UK and the US have a limited window to shape the future of finance. In his Deep Dive, @OliverLinch argues that, to make an impact, the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future must build, not just talk. 🔗 👇
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Markets of the Future: if the UK and US want to lead, they must build — Adam Smith Institute
Sometimes a taskforce is theatre: good lighting, careful lines, a programme note promising transformation. Sometimes, if the cast is right and the staging is ruthless, it becomes machinery.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 06/11/2025
The Adam Smith Institute responds to the Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 06/11/2025
One of the biggest barriers to seamless UK-US finance? Paperwork! To fix it, @OllieLinch proposes a single, secure "Reusable Compliance Profile" for customers. This simple step stops you from filling out the same forms for every foreign bank, improving cross-border trade. 🔗 👇
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Markets of the Future: if the UK and US want to lead, they must build — Adam Smith Institute
Sometimes a taskforce is theatre: good lighting, careful lines, a programme note promising transformation. Sometimes, if the cast is right and the staging is ruthless, it becomes machinery.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 05/11/2025
This month, we’re delighted to be joined by Hugo Gye, Political Editor of The i Paper. A veritable heavyweight of the Westminster journalism scene, his muckraking has taken him through institutions like the MailOnline, the Sun, and now The i. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 05/11/2025
Did you know? The US is the UK's LARGEST trading partner! 🥇 Total trade is over £331.2 BILLION annually. In his Deep Dive, Oliver Linch explains why his huge economic alliance is crucial for job creation and market certainty on both sides of the Atlantic. 🔗 👇
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Markets of the Future: if the UK and US want to lead, they must build — Adam Smith Institute
Sometimes a taskforce is theatre: good lighting, careful lines, a programme note promising transformation. Sometimes, if the cast is right and the staging is ruthless, it becomes machinery.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 05/11/2025
This month, we’re delighted to be joined by Hugo Gye, Political Editor of The i Paper. A veritable heavyweight of the Westminster journalism scene, his muckraking has taken him through institutions like the MailOnline, the Sun, and now The i. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 04/11/2025
What is Tokenisation? 🤔 Think of it as a secure, digital "coat check ticket" for your assets (like a house, a bond, or a share). It moves ownership instantly on a secure digital ledger, making trading cheaper, faster, and available 24/7. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 04/11/2025
Today is TNG day! And, we’re thrilled to be joined by @RachelGilmourLD Rachel is the Lib Dem MP for Tiverton and Minehead and is Vice-Chair of the Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse APPG. She's here to bang the liberal drum against authoritarianism! 🔗 👇
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The Next Generation with Rachel Gilmour MP · Luma
🕺 Join us for another Next Generation drinks on Tuesday, 4th November! 💡 Dearest reader, you encounter this luma page written in the haze of party conference…
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 03/11/2025
Applications for our 2026/2027 Gap Year cycle are OPEN! We are looking for a student aged 18-20 taking a Gap Year between A-Levels and university to come and spend the year with us! 🔗 👇 www.adamsmith.org/gap-year-at-...
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 03/11/2025
The Adam Smith Institute responds to Nigel Farage's Speech on the Economy.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 03/11/2025
How can the UK and US win the future of finance? 🏦 It’s not just about talking - we need to build a shared system. In his Deep Dive debut, @Oliver Linch sets out a simple, 5-step plan to fix cross-border friction and make markets run better. 🔗 👇
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Markets of the Future: if the UK and US want to lead, they must build — Adam Smith Institute
Sometimes a taskforce is theatre: good lighting, careful lines, a programme note promising transformation. Sometimes, if the cast is right and the staging is ruthless, it becomes machinery.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 31/10/2025
For this month's TNG, we’re thrilled to be joined by Rachel Gilmour MP Rachel is the Lib Dem MP for Tiverton and Minehead and is Vice-Chair of the Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse APPG. She's here to bang the liberal drum against authoritarianism! 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 30/10/2025
Applications for our 2026/2027 Gap Year cycle are OPEN! We are looking for a student aged 18-20 taking a Gap Year between A-Levels and university to come and spend the year with us! 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 30/10/2025
Join us today for a discussion with Professor Carl-Benedikt Frey on the implementation of technology, innovation and progress studies. We’ll be discussing his new book, How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation and the Fate of Nations. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 29/10/2025
For this month's TNG, we’re thrilled to be joined by Rachel Gilmour MP Rachel is the Lib Dem MP for Tiverton and Minehead and is Vice-Chair of the Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse APPG. She's here to bang the liberal drum against authoritarianism! 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 28/10/2025
This year's Annual Ayn Rand Lecture was a marvellous success. Businessman and former MEP, Lance Forman explained how red tape is destroying British businesses, linking it to his own encounters with the big state. If you missed it, the lecture is now available at the link below.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 28/10/2025
Some 📸 from our Annual Ayn Rand Lecture with Lance Forman! If you missed the lecture, it will be available to watch on our YouTube channel shortly.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 28/10/2025
Join us on Thursday, 30th October for a discussion with Professor Carl-Benedikt Frey on the implementation of technology, innovation and progress studies. We’ll be discussing his new book, How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation and the Fate of Nations. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 27/10/2025
For this month's TNG, we’re thrilled to be joined by Rachel Gilmour MP Rachel is the Lib Dem MP for Tiverton and Minehead and is Vice-Chair of the Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse APPG. She's here to bang the liberal drum against authoritarianism! 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 22/10/2025
🚨 Today is our Annual Ayn Rand Lecture! 🚨 From taking on the EU to leading one of Britain’s most iconic salmon businesses, Lance Forman perfectly embodies the Randian spirit of independence. 🎟️ 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 21/10/2025
🗣️ Tomorrow, Lance Forman will be speaking about the dangers of government overreach at this year’s Ayn Rand Lecture 🗓️ 22nd October, Drapers’ Hall ✉️ buff.ly/iZOO69V
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Ayn Rand Lecture 2025: Lance Forman — Adam Smith Institute
Join us for our annual Ayn Rand Lecture 2025 with Lance Forman on Wednesday, 22nd October. ​From fighting the European Union as an MEP to running an iconic salmon business, Lance Forman embodies…
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 20/10/2025
Don't forget to sign up for our Annual Ayn Rand Lecture! From challenging the EU as an MEP to building an iconic salmon business, this year’s speaker, Lance Forman, is unafraid to stand up to state overreach. You can get your tickets below! 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 17/10/2025
🗣️ Lance Forman will be speaking about the dangers of government overreach at this year’s Ayn Rand Lecture 🗓️ 22nd October, Drapers’ Hall ✉️ www.adamsmith.org/events/ayn-r...
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 15/10/2025
🚨 Just one week to go until our Annual Ayn Rand Lecture! 🚨 From taking on the EU to leading one of Britain’s most iconic salmon businesses, Lance Forman perfectly embodies the Randian spirit of independence. 🎟️ 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 15/10/2025
Is your high street getting emptier? Burdensome taxes and regulations have made physical gambling venues less profitable, meaning they have declined by 23% since 2018. 🔗 👇
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On the River: Adult Gaming Centres, Liberty and Harm — Adam Smith Institute
Heavy-handed regulations and taxes on Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) are shrinking the safer, in-person gambling sector and pushing consumers into black markets. AGCs are subject to an eye-watering…
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 14/10/2025
As an MEP, he fought Brussels. As a businessman, he fought against compulsory purchase of his family business. Now, as the speaker in our annual Ayn Rand lecture, @LanceForman will tell us about how we can fight against the overreach of the British state. 🎟️ 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 14/10/2025
For this month's TNG, we’re thrilled to be joined by @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social. Rachel is the Lib Dem MP for Tiverton and Minehead and is Vice-Chair of the Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse APPG. She's here to bang the liberal drum against authoritarianism! 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 13/10/2025
Today is our October TNG, and we’re thrilled to be joined by @ClaireCoutinho, the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Claire is coming to talk about energy, and how we can reduce the UK's pounds-per-megawatt-hour to help our spluttering economy. 🔗👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 13/10/2025
Today, Margaret Thatcher would have turned 100 years old. To mark the occasion, Rainer Zitelmann asked scholars from across the world to write about Thatcher's historical significance. 🔗 👇
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Margaret Thatcher’s 100th Birthday — Adam Smith Institute
On October 13, Margaret Thatcher, one of the most important politicians and reformers of the 20th century, would have turned 100 years old.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 13/10/2025
Our annual Ayn Rand lecture celebrates self-reliance, personal excellence and individualism. No one better embodies these values than Forman who has been fighting for British businesses from the very beginning. Click the link below to sign up! 👇 luma.com/45gscukf
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 08/10/2025
What is safer: land-based or online gambling? Online gambling shows far higher rates of problem play - 18% versus 5.8% for in-person. Continuing to tax land-based gambling into oblivion will force more gamblers into the less regulated online market.
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On the River: Adult Gaming Centres, Liberty and Harm — Adam Smith Institute
Heavy-handed regulations and taxes on Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) are shrinking the safer, in-person gambling sector and pushing consumers into black markets. AGCs are subject to an eye-watering…
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 06/10/2025
We are often fixated on how to create growth, but this lecture gives us the rare opportunity to hear from someone who has actually delivered it. As a 4th-gen CEO of one of the country's leading smokeries, @LanceForman is a crucial voice speaking out against overregulation today. 🎟️ 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 04/10/2025
“Treating people like adults, allowing them to make their own choices.” Join us and Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Andrew Griffith, at our Rally for Liberty at the Conservative Party Conference. 🔗 👇 luma.com/t6jecykb
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 03/10/2025
From surveillance laws to speech restrictions, the state is creeping further into private life. Liberty is not eroded by one act, but by thousands of small encroachments. Join us at our Rally for Liberty at the Conservative Party Conference to draw the line.👇 luma.com/t6jecykb
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 02/10/2025
Giving people access to wheelchair-adapted vehicles makes sense. But, the vast majority of Motability cars are standard models. 🚗 Providing these cars at the average age of UK vehicles would immediately save £3.4 billion annually without undermining the purpose of the scheme.
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 01/10/2025
Did you know that many small towns rely on the gambling sector to provide jobs in hospitality, in venues like bingo halls and arcades? Hiking up taxes on in-person gambling will hurt communities already struggling under a stagnant economy and sky-high tax burden. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 30/09/2025
The government has empowered police to dictate when, where and how you protest. Under the Crime & Policing Sentencing Bill, vague definitions of intimidation are being used to stifle dissent. Join us at our Rally for Liberty at the Conservative Party Conference to defend our liberties. 🔗 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 29/09/2025
As an MEP, he fought Brussels. As a businessman, he fought against compulsory purchase of his family business. Now, as the speaker in our annual Ayn Rand lecture, @LanceForman will tell us about how we can fight against the overreach of the British state. 🎟️ 👇
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 25/09/2025
At Labour Conference, Maxwell Marlow will be joined by Chris Curtis MP, Clementine Cowton of Octopus Energy and Ed Hezlet of British Progress to discuss how Britain can produce cheap, abundant and clean energy. Click the link below to sign up.👇 buff.ly/evnqJHx
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Adam Smith Institute @adamsmith.org · 25/09/2025
Are you a politician looking to save money in the upcoming budget? Then, why not scrap the VAT and Insurance Premium Tax reliefs on brand-new Motability vehicles? The subsidies cost us an eye-watering £1.2 billion per year!
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