Dear [Salutation],
We are pleased to announce that The Rt Hon Gordon Brown will give the keynote speech at the CER's 'Economists on Brexit' conference on 21 April 2016.
This will be followed by a debate on the motion 'Leaving the EU would damage Britain's economy', conducted between approximately 100 economists and economic commentators.
Speaking for the motion will be:
Stephanie Flanders, Chief Market Strategist for Europe, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times
Speaking against will be:
Gerard Lyons, Chief Economic Advisor, Mayor of London's Office
Roger Bootle, Executive Chairman, Capital Economics
The discussion will be chaired by Evan Davis, BBC Newsnight's Lead Presenter.
The timing of the conference will be:
17:30 Drinks and canapés
18:00 Keynote speech by The Rt Hon Gordon Brown
18:40 Drinks and canapés
19:10 Economists’ debate
20:40 End of conference
We look forward to seeing you at The Royal Society (6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG) from 17:30.
With best wishes,
Jordan
Jordan Orsler
Events manager & PA to Charles Grant
Centre for European Reform
T: +44 207 233 1199
M: +44 7946 246 762
W: www.cer.org.uk
