SustFest: How Liberals Can Take the Fight to the Populists on Climate Change

16th Nov 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Greenwich Mean Time

at Jubilee Centre

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How Liberals Can Take the Fight to the Populists on Climate Change

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion, “How Liberals Can Take the Fight to the Populists on Climate Change,” featuring Elliot Chapman-Jones, Director of Liberals and Democrats for Nature and Climate, and local Lib Dem councillors and sustainable business champions.

As climate misinformation and populist narratives continue to distort public debate, this event will explore how liberals can lead with honesty, optimism, and evidence to reframe the climate conversation.

Drawing on fresh polling data, Elliot Chapman-Jones will reveal key insights into what the British public really thinks about climate change — and how this often contrasts sharply with the divisive messages spread by populist movements.

Sean Hughes, Owner of Dylan’s in St Albans, and councillors Jacqui Taylor and Keith Cotton will then reflect on how liberal values of fairness, community, and internationalism can form the foundation of community climate action in St Albans, challenge cynicism and inspire real action.

This event is a must for campaigners, policymakers, and anyone who wants to see liberals reclaim the narrative and build public trust in climate leadership.

Event line-up:
•⁠ ⁠Chair: Sean Hughes, Owner of Dylans at The Kings Arms and The Boot, champion of sustainable business
•⁠ ⁠Elliot Chapman-Jones, Director of Liberals and Democrats for Nature and Climate
•⁠ ⁠Cllr Jacqui Taylor, Lead councillor for Sustainability, Climate and Housing Delivery
•⁠ ⁠Cllr Keith Cotton, Chair, SADC Sustainability and Climate Advisory Forum, first Tree Warden Coordinator

Sustfest lineup

14:45

Arrivals

Event starts and audience is seated
14:50

Introduction by chair

Sean Hughes introduces the speakers
14:55

3x Speakers

Elliot Chapman-Jones, Director of Liberals and Democrats for Nature and Climate Cllr Jacqui Taylor, Lead councillor for Sustainability, Climate and Housing Delivery Cllr Keith Cotton, Chair, SADC Sustainability and Climate Advisory Forum, first Tree Warden Coordinator
15:40

Q&A with audience

The Chair will facilitate questions from the audience to the speakers
16:10

Wrap up and thanks from Chair

End of event

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