If you’re going to Conservative Party Conference in Manchester (and you haven’t had enough of my opinions through this site), I’ll be speaking at two fringe meetings:

“Should social media be controlled by the state?”
Sunday 2nd October, 10.35am:
I’ll be chairing this panel discussion with Robert Halfon MP, Christian May of Media Intelligence Partners and Sam Bowman of the Adam Smith Institute. In the aftermath of the riots, it was suggested that Government should be able to control and even close down social networks like Twitter – what are the threats to free speech, how does this threat impact on the explosion of online freedom, and could it even be done?

“The case for Fair Fuel”
Sunday 2nd October, 1pm:
I will be speaking alongside Robert Halfon MP about his campaign to bring down fuel prices for motorists in the UK – one for petrolheads, tax cutters and anyone interested in revitalising the British economy and helping ordinary motorists go about their business.

Both of these events are being held in the excellent Freedom Zone, run by The Freedom Association, in Bridgewater Hall (click for a map). The Zone is the home of free speech at Conference and increasingly recognised as the venue for the real fringe where ideas, principles and policies are debated and fought over. It’s well worth a visit and is outside the secure zone, just round the corner from the main Conference venue, so you don’t need a conference pass to get in. Conference delegates, the media and anyone else in the Manchester area who is interested in freedom are all welcome. Click here for the full timetable of Freedom Zone events.

I’ll be round and about at various other events – if you fancy a pint at any point, it’s probably best to tweet at me at @wallaceME

I’ll also be on the lookout for good stories, gossip and exclusives from the conference bearpit so watch this space for the latest news – and if you hear of anything good, let me know!

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