Labour Together Events at Labour Party Conference 2024
“Labour Together will be marking the first Labour Party Conference since Keir Starmer's historic election victory with a packed events programme, ranging from policy deep dives to legendary drinks receptions.
Over the three days in our dedicated events space, we will be joined by 11 Cabinet Ministers, two Metro Mayors, dozens of MPs, and policy experts from across the world.
Check out a full list of our events below and register your interest by following the links provided. See you in Liverpool!”
Jonathan Ashworth, Chief Executive of Labour Together
Sunday 22nd September
Unless otherwise stated all events will be held in Arena Room 2, ACC Liverpool.
In Conversation with Rt Hon David Lammy MP in association with Chatham House
Join us for an in conversation with Rt Hon David Lammy MP and Bronwen Maddox, CEO of Chatham House, to discuss the UK's role on the global stage.
What is the Right Role for Pensions in Supporting UK Growth
This event at will explore the role pensions can play to support growth in the UK. It is in partnership with PLSA.
On the panel:
Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Department Work and Pensions
Nigel Peaple, Director of Policy and Advocacy, PLSA
Emma Douglas, Wealth Policy Director, Aviva
John Chilman, CEO, Railpen
Chair: James Howat, Chief Economist, Labour Together
Kickstarting growth: How should the Government work with industry?
This event will explore the the different ways the government can engage with industry to kickstart economic growth. It is in partnership with ABPI.
On the panel:
Lord Livermore, Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Russell Abberley, Acting President, ABPI
Tim Roca MP, Member of Parliament for Macclesfield
Chair: Virginia Sentance, Director of Industrial Strategy and Clean Energy, Labour Together
How to unlock the government’s economic growth mission
Looking at the National Wealth Fund and the UK Industrial Strategy, this event will explore how to unlock the governments growth mission. It is in partnership with Natwest.
On the panel:
Sarah Jones MP, Minister for Industry
Andrew Blincoe, Head of Corporate Banking and Structured Finance, Natwest
Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chamber Commerce
Dan Tomlinson MP, Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet
Chair: Josh Freed, Senior Vice President for the Climate and Energy Program, Third Way
Labour Together and IPPR Drinks Reception
An invitation-only drinks reception with our colleagues at the IPPR in partnership with 5654, ASDA, Impetus.
Invite only - no registration available
Monday 23rd September
Unless otherwise stated all events will be held in Arena Room 2, ACC Liverpool.
Labour Digital Roundtable in Partnership with Labour Together and TBI, in partnership with NVIDIA
This event aims to bring together a diverse range of policy, industry, and civil society perspectives on how the new Labour government can unlock the UK’s AI opportunity to drive economic growth and public sector transformation.
Global Challenges for the Centre-Left: Lessons from the UK General Election and Beyond
Invitation-only opportunity to connect with politicians, strategists and key thinkers from centre-left organisations across the world.
Invite only - no registration available
How can digital technology help deliver Labour’s five missions?
Invitation-only roundtable with Sir Chris Bryant MP, in partnership with Vodafone.
Invite only - no registration available
What is the role of aviation in Labour's central growth mission?
This event will explore how aviation can help Labour's central growth mission. It is in partnership with Manchester Airports Group.
On the panel:
Oliver Coppard, Mayor for South Yorkshire
Ken O'Toole, CEO, Manchester Airports Group
Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow, Institute for Government
Kim McGuinness, Mayor for North East
Chair: Virginia Sentance, Director of Industrial Strategy and Clean Energy, Labour Together
Labour Together's General Election Review
Join us for our panel looking at Labour Together's review of the General Election. The event will showcase new polling and reflections.
On the panel:
Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Secretary of State for Justice
Christabel Cooper, Director of Research, Labour Together
Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow, Institute for Government
Anushka Asthana, Deputy Political Editor, ITV
Chair: Matthew Upton, Director of Policy, Labour Together
Creating the skills today for the jobs of tomorrow
This event will explore how a Labour Government can create the jobs for the future. It is in partnership with EY.
On the panel:
Seema Malhotra MP, Minister for Migration and Citizenship
Hywel Ball, UK Chair and UK&I Managing Partner, EY
Andy Westwood, Professor of Government Practise, University of Manchester
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
Chair: Matthew Upton, Director of Policy, Labour Together
The Great Grid Upgrade: delivering a clean, fair and affordable energy future
Looking at the upgrading of the grid, this event will look at how to deliver a clean, fair and affordable energy future. It is in partnership with National Grid.
On the panel:
Michael Shanks MP, Minister for Energy
Alice Delahunty, President, UK Electricity Transmission, National Grid
Melanie Onn MP, Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (Invited)
Sue Ferns, Deputy General Secretary, Prospect
Virginia Sentance, Chair, Director of Industrial Strategy and Clean Energy, Labour Together
Labour Together YIMBY Drinks Reception
We will be joined by MPs from Labour Growth Group, journalists and stakeholders from across the housing ecosystem for an evening of networking and discussion on housing and growth. The event will be welcomed by Lucy Rigby MP with other speeches confirmed closer to the date.
This reception is kindly supported by Better Society Capital and Octopus Group.
Invite only - no registration available
Tuesday 24th September
Unless otherwise stated all events will be held in Arena Room 2, ACC Liverpool.
How can financial and professional services create economic growth throughout the UK?
Invitation only roundtable with James Murray MP, in partnership with City of London Corporation
Invite only - no registration available
In Conversation with Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP and Lord Patrick Vallance
Join us for an in conversation with Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP and Minister of State for Science in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Lord Patrick Vallance discussing AI, science and innovation. They will be in conversation with Sarah Hunter.
This event is in partnership with SAGE, and we will be welcomed with an introduction from Natasha Thomas, Vice President of Public Affairs & Stakeholder Relations at SAGE.
How Labour won the election: In conversation with Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP
This in conversation with Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP will discuss how Labour won the General Election in 2024 and look how Labour can win at the next General Election. He will be interviewed by Pippa Crerar, Political Editor of The Guardian.
In Conversation with Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP
This in conversation with Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP will discuss the UK's industrial strategy. The event will be introduced by Raman Bhatia, CEO of Starling Bank and chaired by Lizzy Burden from Bloomberg. This event is in partnership with Starling Bank
In Conversation with Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, followed by Drinks Reception with Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP
Join us for an in conversation with Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rt Hon Darren Jones MP and Sunday Times’ political editor Caroline Wheeler discussing the how the UK can achieve growth, followed by a drinks reception with Chancellor of Exchequer Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP.
This event is in partnership with TheCityUK and ABI. By invitation only.
Invite only - email to attend