User:Dcrossey/Disraelian Union

The Disraelian Union, more commonly known as the Disraelians, has a long and distinguished history.

Founded in Cambridge on 25th January 2000 by Duncan Crossey and Alan Mendoza, it proudly remains the UK's premier political salon

The Society aims to debate the major issues and political ideas of the day whether international or domestic in basis, and is centrist and progressive Conservative in political outlook. It is not however officially affiliated to any political party and welcomes moderate thought from all quarters.

Membership is open to all with Disraelians coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and occupations, although mainly graduates and young professionals aged between 18 and 40.

The Disraelians organise an ongoing programme of discussion dinners, business forums, lectures, receptions and other events with prominent public figures addressing, debating and tackling the big ideas and issues that matter.

Recent speakers at the Disraelians have included F W de Klerk, Henry Kissinger, Sir John Major, David Cameron MP, Michael Howard MP, Iain Duncan Smith MP, George Osborne MP, Lord Heseltine and Sir Chris Gent amongst many others

The Disraelians have also held fact finding and information gathering tours/trips previously to the United States of America, Germany, Italy and Scotland.