Event

SMF at Labour Party Conference 2023

This year the Social Market Foundation will be hosting a diverse programme of fringe events at the Labour Party Conference.

Roundtable discussion – Fit for the future? How can we harness the power of mutuals to develop a modern and thriving sector?

Monday 9 October | 08:30 – 09:30

Contributors:

Kevin Parry OBE, Chairman, Nationwide Building Society and Royal London
Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK
Jim McMahon OBE MP, Chair, Co-operative Party

Chair:

James Kirkup, Partner, Apella Advisors and Senior Fellow, SMF

This roundtable discussion has limited space. To request a seat please email events@smf.co.uk before 06.10.2023.

Held in partnership with Royal London and Nationwide Building Society


Roundtable discussion – Sharing the benefits: ensuring net zero delivers local and national economic growth

Monday 9 October | 12:30 – 13:30

Contributors:

Keith Anderson, Chief Executive, ScottishPower
Charlotte Nichols MP, APPG on Net Zero
Angela Francis, Director of Policy Solutions, WWF UK

Chair:

James Kirkup, Partner, Apella Advisors and Senior Fellow, SMF

Please note that this roundtable is now full. To be added to the waiting list please email events@smf.co.uk  before 06.10.2023.

Held in partnership with ScottishPower


Winning the fight against fraud: how can Labour effectively address scams and combat fraud?

Monday 9 October | 15:30 – 16:30

Speakers:

The Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, MP for Islington South and Finsbury, Shadow Attorney General
Jim Winters, Director of Economic Crime, Nationwide Building Society
Conor D’Arcy, Interim Chief Executive, Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
Giles Derrington, Senior Government Relations and Public Policy Manager, TikTok
Sonia Brown, Vice President of Government Engagement & Regulatory Policy

Chair:

James Kirkup, Partner, Apella Advisors and Senior Fellow, SMF

Venue: Meeting Room 6, The Leonardo Hotel (outside of secure zone)

Held in partnership with Nationwide Building Society


Student mental health: how should policymakers and institutions respond?

Monday 9 October | 16:30 – 17:30

Speakers:

Matt Western MP, Shadow Minister for Higher Education
Richard Smith, CEO, Unite Students
Rosie Tressler OBE, CEO, Student Minds
Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive, Universities UK

Chair:

Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, Interim Director, Social Market Foundation

Venue: Meeting Room 14, ACC (inside the secure zone)

Held in partnership with Unite Students


How do we make energy cheaper?

Monday 9 October | 17:00 – 18:00

Speakers:

Jeff Smith MP, Shadow Minister for Clean Power and Consumers
Philippe Commaret, Managing Director for Customers, EDF
Chris Norbury, Chief Executive Officer, E.ON
Gillian Cooper, Head of Energy Policy, Citizens Advice
Mika Minio-Paluello, Policy Officer, Industry and Climate, TUC

Chair:

Sonia Sodha, Chief Leader Writer, The Observer

Venue: Meeting Room 6, The Leonardo Hotel (outside of secure zone)

Held in partnership with EDF and E.ON


Education: the new dividing line in British politics?

Tuesday 10 October | 08:30 – 09:30

Speakers:

Alison McGovern MP, Member of Parliament for Wirral South, Shadow Employment Minister
Professor Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science, The University of Manchester
Polly Toynbee, The Guardian
Chris Curtis, Opinium

Chair:

Professor Tim Bale, Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London and SMF Trustee

Venue: Meeting Room 24, ACC (inside the secure zone)

Kindly supported by UK in a Changing Europe


Ethnic inequalities in mental healthcare: how can we ensure good outcomes for all?

Tuesday 10 October | 09:00 – 10:00

Speakers:

Abena Oppong-Asare MP, Shadow Minister for Women’s Health and Mental Health
Cllr Jasmine Ali, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees, Southwark Council
Professor Dawn Edge
, Professor of Mental Health & Inclusivity, The University of Manchester
Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Chair: 

Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, Interim Director, Social Market Foundation

Venue: Meeting Room 6, The Leonardo Hotel (outside of secure zone)

Held in partnership with Policy@Manchester


Investing for growth: how should we create jobs and support the economy by boosting investment?

Tuesday 10 October | 12:00 – 13:00

Speakers:

Tulip Siddiq MP, Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury
Karen Northey, Director of Corporate Affairs, Investment Association
Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director, Markets and Executive Director, International, Financial Conduct Authority
Sir Simon Fraser, Managing Partner, Flint Global

Chair: 

Dr Aveek Bhattacharya, Interim Director, Social Market Foundation

Venue: Meeting Room 9, The Leonardo Hotel (outside of secure zone)

Held in partnership with the Investment Association

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