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SMF 2019 events at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party Conferences

Liberal Democrat Party Conference

Achieving net zero: the role of energy companies in reducing emissions

Supported by BP

Speakers:

Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats & Shadow Cabinet member for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Jane Dodds MP, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats
Andrew Mennear, Director of UK Government Affairs, BP
Dr Marie Claire Brisbois, Co-Director, Sussex Energy Research Group, The University of Sussex

Read blog here.

Labour Party Conference

Ripped off by robots? How can we make sure the coming technological revolution in consumer markets delivers benefits for all customers?

At the event, panellists engaged in a frank and open debate on how to best ensure that the coming technological revolution works for everyone and delivers a fairer economy. New technology promises to offer new products and more consumer power for people buying energy, banking services, insurance and many other products. But what if it’s only wealthier consumers who benefit?

Speakers:

Seema Malhotra MP, Labour and Cooperative Member of Parliament for Feltham and Heston, member of APPG on Inclusive Growth
Jean de Fougerolles, Fair By Design Fund
Peter Briffett, CEO, Wagestream

Chair: James Kirkup, Director, Social Market Foundation

Read blog here.

Watch full live stream here.

Brexit and Public Services: Threat or Opportunity?

In partnership with The UK in a Changing Europe

Will leaving European Union’s rules have a positive effect on key public services, such as health and social care or will the economic impact of Brexit be the ultimate threat? And if so, what could we do to help mitigate any negative consequences?

Speakers:

Stephen Kinnock MP, Member of the Brexit Select Committee
Sonia Sodha, Chief Leader Writer, The Observer
Professor Tim Bale, Deputy Director, The UK in a Changing Europe & Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University, London

Chair: Mary Ann Sieghart, Chair, Social Market Foundation

Read blog here.

Watch full live stream here.

Further Education and the Fair Economy

A panel will discuss what a thriving FE sector could look like, and how government, business and providers work together to better support FE its learners and its leaders.

Speakers:

Gordon Marsden MP, Shadow Minister for Higher & Further Education and Skills
Lord Bassam of Brighton, Shadow Spokesperson for Further and Higher Education
Caireen Mitchell, Principal and CEO, Croydon College
Priya Minhas, Research Manager, Opinium

Chair: James Kirkup, Director, Social Market Foundation

Read blog here.

Watch full live stream here.

Why Labour has Nothing to Fear from Embracing Free Movement

In partnership with Policy@Manchester

This panel discussion brought together politicians and academic experts to discuss the Labour Party’s stance on freedom of movement. Labour’s Brexit policy has, so far, ruled out the option of open borders. But evidence since the Brexit referendum suggests that attitudes to immigration are changing and now more positive. What’s more, is Labour’s call to end free movement compatible with its pro-Customs Union, pro-Single Market approach to Brexit? Join our panel as we discuss Labour’s future policies on freedom of movement and immigration.

Speakers:

Janet Daby MP, Member for Lewisham East & Member of the Home Affairs Select Committee
Thangam Debbonaire MP, Member for Bristol West & Chair of the APPG on Refugees
Jonathan Thomas, Migration Researcher, Social Market Foundation
Dr James Hampshire, Reader in Politics, University of Sussex

Chair: Jason Beattie, Head of Politics, The Daily Mirror

Read blog here.

Watch full live stream here.

Conservative Party Conference

Brexit: Does Britain need a deal with the EU? 

In partnership with The UK in a Changing Europe

This event held with the UK in a Changing EU think tank asked a simple question: Does Britain need a deal with the EU before it leaves?

Speakers: 

Rt Hon Stephen Crabb MP, Member for Preseli Pembrokeshire and member of Brexit Select Committee
Professor Anand Menon, Director, The UK in a Changing Europe

Chair: James Kirkup, Director, Social Market Foundation

Read blog here.

Watch full live stream here.

Getting the UK retirement ready in the age of auto-enrolment and pension freedoms

Auto-enrolment has created millions of new pension savers. While pension freedoms have given individuals greater control over, their savings, some responsibilities previously managed by employers now fall on individuals. How can we help them make the most of these new opportunities? Are people aware of how much they need to save?

Speakers:

Nigel Mills MP, Member for Amber Valley, Member of Work and Pensions Committee
Mark Williams, Chair of the Pensions Board, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Laura Miller, freelance financial journalist
Guy Opperman MP, Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion

Chair: Kathryn Petrie, Chief Economist, Social Market Foundation

Read blog here.

Watch full live stream here.

Delivering on promises to Further Education

Successive governments have neglected further education, in favour of higher education. Boris Johnson has made a bold promise to do better for FE and the people who rely on it. What can government, business and providers do to deliver a thriving FE sector?

Speakers:

Professor Baroness Alison Wolf, Panel Member, Augar review of post-18 Education Funding
Adam Drummond, Associate Director & Partner, Opinium
Zamzam Ibrahim, President of the NUS

Chair: James Kirkup, Director, Social Market Foundation

Read blog here.

Watch full live stream here.

Why the Conservatives need a new story on immigration

In partnership with Policy@Manchester

Immigration policy remains high on the national agenda – but with the electorate’s views shifting on the subject, does the Conservative stance on immigration need a rethink?

Speakers:

Professor Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science, University of Manchester
Jonathan Thomas, Migration Researcher, Social Market Foundation
Shabnam Nasimi, Founder and Director, Conservative Friends of Afghanistan

Chair: James Kirkup, Director, Social Market Foundation

Read full blog here.

Watch full live stream here.

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