politicians & The Press

A half-day conference bringing together senior politicians from across the political spectrum, for an afternoon of engaging discussion panels on the complex relationship between politicians and the press.  

Also with panels featuring senior media lawyers presenting on recent and high profile cases involving politicians and publishers.

Generously hosted by Lewis Silkin LLP

3.30PM - 7pm, Followed by networking drinks, 12th November 2025

We will have 4 panels on the day:

Panel 1 - Politicians and the Public Interest: Legal Update, with Lord Gerald Shamash, Godwin Busuttil and Ian Helme

Panel 2 - A Dysfunctional Relationship - With Nathan Sparkes, Baroness Jenny Jones and Sir Vince Cable

Panel 3 Stories from the frontline - With Emma Jones, Mark Borkowski, Donnachadh McCarthy and Lord Tom McNally

Panel 4 - The Hack, TV Show what the drama gets right, and what it gets wrong - with Dr Evan Harris, Ellen Gallagher, Charlotte Harris and Paul Farrelly

This innovative event is organised by the charity The Press Justice Project, and follows three sold-out legal conferences in the last 12 months.

The Project advises people affected by unethical press conduct and helps educate the public on media standards.

All ticket sales go directly towards supporting the Charity and our work helping people affected by press wrongdoing.

Early bird tickets are £175. Secure your tickets here