Celebrate Bastille Day, Palace & Hurlingham Ward Garden Party with guest speaker, Lord Risby.
Celebrate Bastille Day in French style with friends and other members and guests at the Palace and Hurlingham summer garden party (inclement weather provision indoors).
The Rt Hon. Lord Risby is a distinguished British Conservative politician with a multifaceted career. He built a successful career in the financial sector, notably serving as Vice-President at Merrill Lynch from 1976 to 1986, elected as the Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds in 1992 and later represented West Suffolk until 2010 holding several key positions, including Opposition Spokesman for Culture, Media and Sport, Foreign Affairs, and the Treasury. In the Lords, he has been instrumental in fostering international trade relations, appointed as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Algeria in 2012 and to Lebanon in 2019, also deeply involved in energy policy and international affairs, having served on the EU External Affairs Committee and the International Agreements Committee. His commitment to Ukraine is evident through his role as Co-Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ukraine and his advocacy for unveiling the Holodomor genocide
- A Champion for Historical Justice Lord Risby’s bold advocacy for recognizing the Holodomor—the Soviet-engineered famine that killed millions in Ukraine—as genocide has stirred global debate. Hear him unpack why this forgotten tragedy matters today and how it shapes modern geopolitics.
- From Wall Street to Westminster: A Financial Titan’s Political Journey Once a high-flying Vice-President at Merrill Lynch, Lord Risby traded boardrooms for Parliament. Discover how his insider knowledge of global finance fuels his provocative takes on the UK’s economic future.
- Trade Envoy to the Edge: Secrets from Algeria and Lebanon As the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Algeria and Lebanon, Lord Risby has navigated volatile regions to secure UK interests. Get exclusive insights into the high-stakes world of international trade and diplomacy.
- Ukraine’s Staunch Ally in the House of Lords Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ukraine, Lord Risby is a vocal supporter of Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty. Join him to explore how the UK can shape the outcome of one of today’s most pressing conflicts.
- Energy Policy Maverick: Powering the UK’s Future With a seat on the EU External Affairs and International Agreements Committees, Lord Risby is at the forefront of energy policy debates. Learn his unfiltered views on how the UK can secure energy independence in a turbulent world.
This is a unique opportunity to hear and question interesting views from one of our most enlightened and true blue Conservatives.
🗓️ Date: Monday, 14th July
🕡 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Kindly hosted by PHW Branch Chairman, Jeremy & Nicola Maddocks, Sandholme, 60 Doneraile Street, Fulham, London. SW6 6EP
Standard Tickets are £30 each and Young Conservatives are £20. Tickets include wine and canapes. Click here to book yours.
You can also book by calling the office on 020 8960 8200.
We look forward to seeing you there!