The CPF is a national Party group that gives members the opportunity to discuss the major policy challenges facing Britain. It is chaired by John Penrose MP. With active groups in every region, the CPF is a fantastic way for Members of the Party to have their voices heard on some of the most important issues facing our country.
The Forum typically runs a series of national consultations and surveys each year (recently moving to a new format). Since relaunching after the 2015 general election, the Forum has collected policy suggestions from hundreds of groups across around 300 constituencies and over 3,000 members and supporters – all of which have been summarised and sent to the Party leadership, including the Prime Minister’s Policy Advisers and Cabinet Ministers. These, in turn, have received formal ministerial responses and fed into ongoing policy development. In addition, we engage with members through monthly surveys, online video conferences with leading Party figures, and various regional and national events.
Through this work, we help the Party to identify the challenges Britain will face in the next Parliament and, crucially, how we can secure a better future for the country and for hardworking taxpayers.
The CPF’s history can be traced back to the Conservative Political Centre of the early post-war years. This made a significant contribution to the development of election-winning policies that delivered thirteen years of Conservative Government from 1951 to 1964. Building on this heritage, our aim is to create a truly national Forum, accessible to all regardless of age or location, that has real influence on Party policy.
You can find further information about the CPF here.