Surviving Politics: Kate Forbes MSP and Fraser Nelson in Conversation
The John Smith Centre brings together two of our leading political figures to set out their contrasting thoughts on the road ahead.
College of Social Sciences, John Smith Centre, Social Sciences Hub
Date: Monday 02 February 2026
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Venue: Bute Hall, Gilbert Scott Building, University Avenue
Category: Public lectures, Student events, World Changing Glasgow Conversation, Community events
Speaker: Kate Forbes MSP, Fraser Nelson, Eddie Barnes
The John Smith Centre brings together two of our leading political figures to set out their contrasting thoughts on the road ahead.
Elections in Scotland, war in Europe, revolution in the White House – politics in 2026 is moving at a bewildering pace. On Feb 2nd 2026, the John Smith Centre brings together two of our leading political figures to set out their contrasting thoughts on the road ahead.
Come and meet Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and Times columnist Fraser Nelson and join the debate.