This event was part of the IfG's Labour Party Conference 2023 fringe programme.

Speakers:

Paula Barker MP, Shadow Minister for Devolution and the English Regions

Simon Christian, Director at Grant Thornton UK LLP

Richard Parker, Labour & Co-op Candidate for West Midlands Mayor

Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government

Jack Shaw, Affiliate Researcher, Bennett Institute for Public Policy, University of Cambridge

Jessica Studdert, Deputy Chief Executive, New Local

This event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.

This event was kindly supported by Grant Thornton UK LLP.