We at The Huffington Post UK are pleased to announce the latest in our series of HuffPost Conversation Starters: A Brand New Politics


Russell Brand, comedian, actor and activist, will be speaking to Mehdi Hasan, Political Director of HuffPost UK, about the big issues of the day. It will be followed by an audience Q&A session. Here's what Russell says about the event:


"I am excited to chat to a smart, argumentative, sexy, spiritual fella like Mehdi about my beliefs and growing understanding. He is wise and progressive and I am confident that by the time the live audience questions have finished we will have conceived utopia. Or your money back*."

*Please note this is a FREE event!


Some of the details are still secret, but we can confirm this will take place at on the evening of Monday 4th November - the location, which is in London, will be revealed next week.


Follow @HuffPostUK where full details of how to get a free ticket will be announced.