At 'The Freedom Zone' outside Tory conference where Conservative MPs are discussing "Getting Brexit Done" and "Restoring conservatism in the Conservative Party." CPC22 
"The size of the state is at the heart of the problems we face today" says Bruges Group Chairman Barry Legg, who says that "Reductions in the size of the state should take priority..."
Round of applause as Bruges Group Chairman Barry Legg criticises Boris Johnson's focus on green issues, and then praises Jacob Rees-Mogg for "boldly trying to exploit all of our natural resources." #cpc22
Legg introduces John Redwood by saying that "I'm amazed that no Conservative Prime Minister since 2010, has used John's expertise and experience."
"I've got news for the government. Not all public expenditure cuts are bad news," says John Redwood.
Interest rates "have been kept too low for too long," says John Redwood.
Andrea Jenkyns praised for "standing up for herself" against a "baying mob" outside Downing Street.
Skills Minister Andrea Jenkyns says "the world has gone bonkers," citing Paypal shutting down Toby Young's account.
"Our schools must be bastions of freedom," says Andrea Jenkyns.
"Teachers must be impartial and not push left-wing agendas onto students."
"Teachers must be impartial and not push left-wing agendas onto students."
"I'm a meritocrat, not a feminist," says Andrea Jenkyns. #cpc22
"The current system would rather our young people get a degree in Harry Potter studies, than in construction," says Higher Education Minister Andrea Jenkyns, who says that universities are feeding students "a diet of critical race theory, anti British history and Social Marxism."
"Were we mad, or were the supporters of Maastricht mad?" asks Bruges Group Chairman Barry Legg.
"They were mad," replies the audience.
"They were mad," replies the audience.
Sir Bill Cash is introduced as "not just a member of Parliament, but an institution."
Member of the audience says the title of the discussion: "getting Brexit done" is misleading because Brexit has already happened. He then challenges the panel to identify anything that has happened since "which we can rejoice and think that the UK economy is in for a good time?"
Sir Bill Cash accuses the member of the audience who asked for examples of Brexit actually benefiting anyone, of being "completely stuck in the mud."
Sir John Redwood says there "are many Brexit benefits still to come."
Sir John Redwood says there "are many Brexit benefits still to come."
"Freedom of speech starts at a young infant age," says Andrea Jenkyns.
"I've got a five-year-old and I think it's important, you know, that his generation shouldn't be afraid to speak up for what they believe."
"I've got a five-year-old and I think it's important, you know, that his generation shouldn't be afraid to speak up for what they believe."
"How much time do you think it will take until we see the BBC start blaming Brexit for the current economic situation," asks an audience member.
Andrea Jenkyns says "the BBC is part of the problem" and fails to be impartial. She says the Culture Secretary will "take them on."
Andrea Jenkyns says "the BBC is part of the problem" and fails to be impartial. She says the Culture Secretary will "take them on."
The BBC must be told to "reform yourselves, otherwise you will be reformed by Parliament," says Sir Bill Cash. #CPC22
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