Former Labour Party leader and Prime Minister Gordon Brown will participate in a Guardian Live event to discuss his new book, The Future Starts With Us, and explore the intricate connections between global instability and the breakdown of civic life. The event, titled "The future starts with us: Gordon Brown in conversation," will take place on Thursday, 10 September 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm (BST).
Event Details
Attendees can join in person at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR, or via livestream. Tickets are £35 for in-person attendance and £15 for online viewing. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Brown's book.
Topics of Discussion
Brown will be joined by the Guardian's Opinion executive editor, Hugh Muir, to address key questions such as how the fracture of the rules-based order and the erosion of civic life are interconnected, why millions are turning to populist nationalist parties, and what practical steps can be taken to renew the global order and engage communities.
Accessibility and Recordings
The Royal Geographical Society is wheelchair accessible. For access requirements, attendees can request a free companion ticket by emailing guardianlive.events@theguardian.com. A recording of the event will be available for four weeks after the live broadcast.
Terms and Conditions
By proceeding, attendees agree to the Guardian Live events Terms and Conditions. The event will be hosted on Vimeo, and closed captions will be available. All ticket sales support the Guardian's open journalism.
