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Innovation across our nation: How can we deliver success in every place?
09 October 2023, 9:15 am–10:15 am
UCL Policy Lab panel at Labour Party Conference 2023 in partnership with Labour Together.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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James Baggaley
Location
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Meeting Room 19, ACC LiverpoolKing's Dock, Port of Liverpool, Kings Dock StLiverpoolL3 4FPUnited Kingdom
To register for the event email policylab@ucl.ac.uk. This event will take place at the Labour Party Conference and requires attendees to have a conference pass.
The panel will explore how Britain can generate renewal and growth across the country through innovation and collaboration, answering questions like:
How did Britain become so regionally unequal?
How have other countries addressed regional inequality like Britain’s?
What role can universities and research institutes play in generating growth across Britain?
About the Speakers
Kevin Ferriter
Chief Economist, Labour Together
Professor Geraint Rees
Vice-Provost of Research, Innovation & Global Engagement, University College London
Xiaowei Xu
Senior Research Economist, IFS
Alison McGovern MP
Shadow Minister for Employment and Member of Parliament for Wirral South, Labour Party
Josh Freed
Senior Vice President for Climate & Energy, Third Way