The Eighth Annual Ronald Reagan Lecture & Reception

Expanding Margaret Thatcher’s Legacy Through Lectures and Receptions

Honouring the alliance and friendship between Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, the Reagan lectures allow the Margaret Thatcher Centre to introduce their shared values and beliefs to a new generation of people.

Those who attend these events hear from speakers at the forefront of international affairs and reflect on how the alliance can be strengthened in the years ahead.

We are delighted to announce the Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, former Secretary of State for the Home Department, and former Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, The Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP, delivered the Eighth Ronald Reagan Lecture at The Carlton Club, on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025.

Previous lecture speakers have included:

  • the former US Attorney General, Edwin Meese III
  • the US Senator for Utah, Mike Lee
  • the then Secretary of State for International Trade, the Rt. Hon. Sir Liam Fox
  • the then Secretary of State for International Department, the Rt. Hon. Penny Mordaunt
  • the then Chairman of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, the Rt. Hon. Tom Tugendhat MBE VR MP
  • the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt. Hon. Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP
  • the 48th Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott.

Details of the next Ronald Reagan Reception & Lecture will be published in due course.