About the Congress for Democracy

The Congress for Democracy was set up to provide a forum for discussion and co-operation between individuals and groups from across the political spectrum who want to retain an independent pound.  More recently it has focused on the need for a British referendum on the proposed EU Constitution.

Its conferences are held at Church House, Westminster. Those attending include MPs from all the main political parties, company chairmen, trade unionists, small business groups, representatives of farming and fishing, students, pensioners and private citizens.

Co-Chairmen of the conferences are Sir Michael Spicer MP and Austin Mitchell MP.


Conference agendas are set by a Steering Committee:

Sir Michael Spicer MP Co-Chairman
Austin Mitchell MP Co-Chairman 
Henry Angest Chairman, Secure Trust Banking Group plc
Lord Bell Chairman, Media Sub-Committee
Robin Birley Chairman, Democracy Movement 
Frederick Forsyth Chairman, Constitutional Sub-Committee
Christopher Gill Chairman, Freedom Association
David Green Communications Director, Liberal Party
Rt Hon David Heathcoat-Amory MP Chairman, European Research Group
Jacqui Johnson Chair, Trade Unions Against the Single Currency  
Doug Nicholls General Secretary, Community & Youth Workers' Union
Rt Hon Lord Lamont Vice-President, Bruges Group
Lord Pearson of Rannoch Global Britain  
Roger Pincham Liberal Democrat
Brian Prime Chairman of International Affairs, 
Federation of Small Businesses
 
Lord Stoddart of Swindon Campaign for an Independent Britain