Podcast - Social Mobility Pledge

This week Justine talks to former Labour cabinet minister Lord Blunkett about transcending politics, importance of life long learning and extending equality of opportunity.

This week on Fit For Purpose, Justine is joined by Lord Walney to discuss the importance of Levelling Up Education for all, particularly in rural areas and the importance of community.

Lord Walney is the independent adviser on political violence and distribution.

This week Justine is joined by Rt Hon Anne Milton, they talk about the importance of Goal 8 - Good health and well-being, which is proving ever more important to allow people to truly fulfil their potential, the vital role of the health care system in the UK and their journey into politics.

This week Justine talks to Daniel Harrison, Chief Executive of True Potential.

This week Justine talks to Nimko Ali OBE, a Somali-British social activist. Nimko is an Independent government Adviser for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls and is instrumental the global partnership to end FGM.

Episode 37: Social activism with Nimko Ali OBE

This week Justine talks to Professor Helen Marshall, Vice Chancellor at the University of Salford. They discuss the work that Salford is doing to train and grow a skilled workforce in new and emerging sectors like e-gaming and also Helen’s personal journey to becoming Vice Chancellor.

This week Justine is joined by Amanda Fisher, The chief executive of Amey. Amanda trained at Sandhurst before being commissioned as an Army Officer.

They discuss the work that Amey does to extend opportunities which can really be transformative.

This week Justine is joined by Suzanne Carrie, Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusivity at The University of the West of England. They talk about how Suzanne’s role can have real impact on social mobility and widening access to university.

This week Justine is joined by LBC’s Iain Dale, they talk about Ian’s life, his journey to being a Conservative parliamentary candidate and beyond as one of the country’s most respected political pundits.

This week Justine talks to Baroness Helen Newlove, Helen is Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bolton, a deputy speaker in the House of Lords and a former Victims' Commissioner.

Helen’s story is far from typical of someone in the House of Lords, it’s really inspirational to hear how she has achieved so much as a campaigner and is now spending time spending opportunities to people who wouldn’t otherwise have them.