As Transport Secretaries from 2011 to 2016 we had a vision that rail manufacturing could do for the North East what Nissan’s commitment to car manufacturing had done. It was a vision that Hitachi Rail shared when they chose Newton Aycliffe for their European rail manufacturing headquarters.
Diversity and inclusion under a Labour government were the focus of a roundtable held in Westminster today with Ashley Dalton MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities.
For someone who has been involved in Labour politics my whole life, I now feel a real excitement about the year ahead. There’s no complacency, but the Labour Party now has the best shot at returning to government for the first time in over a decade.
As we come to the end of the annual LGBT History Month, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the significance of LGBT representation in the workplace
Citizens' Assemblies are a proven approach to democratic decision-making. These assemblies serve as dynamic platforms where individuals can come together to deliberate on complex social issues, offering a fresh perspective through a diagonal demographic slice of the population.
National Apprenticeship Week is a great time to celebrate apprenticeships and the huge benefits they bring for both employee and employer, not least because they are also a key driver of social mobility - crucial for delivering opportunity and boosting productivity and growth.
As election day in Britain draws ever closer and Labour’s lead shows no sign yet of weakening, the political forecasting industry is switching from debating whether Labour will win to the size of the incoming Labour government’s majority.
As Britain gears up for a general election later this year, recent polling by YouGov - released this week - shows a dramatic lead for the Labour Party, projecting a victory reminiscent of the 1997 landslide.
In the five years I’ve had the privilege of writing a monthly Saturday column, Britain has gone through huge change. When I first wrote we were entering what would be the dog-days of Theresa May’s turbulent premiership. Buffeted by Brexit winds, they ultimately caused her downfall.
Mandatory socioeconomic tracking and legislation on socioeconomic discrimination are key to making genuine progress on social mobility and ensuring that career opportunities are accessible to everyone.
The Purpose Coalition is now exploring how the model of citizens assemblies can be expanded to developed to cover more aspects of public policy making to ensure decisions are made that are both long-lasting and have had the necessary stakeholder consultation to make them work. In order to be truly successful, these should include businesses, universities, and our public health services, in partnership with local and national government.
with Labour MP, Andrew Western
Westminster, London
Getting Britain building again is one of Labour’s key missions, from more homes, to investment in key infrastructure such as roads and railways. This roundtable with Andrew Western MP - described as Parliament’s ‘biggest YIMBY’ will explore what that could mean, and the role organisations have to play - from fast- track planning to supporting communities with new development.
with Shadow Minister for Legal Services, Alex Cunningham MP
Virtual
This roundtable will explore how law firms and Ministers in the next Labour government can work with the profession to get more people into law from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Watch Justine Greening review our work in 2023 and explain what there is to look forward to in 2024.
Justine explains why diversity of thought is so important, reflecting on Helen MacNamara’s testimony at the covid inquiry.
Justine Greening appears on BBC Newscast to talk about HS2 and Conservative Party Conference 2023
Lord Walney joins Talk TV’s Peter Cardwell to talk by-election results
Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression, Mims Davies MP, praises Rt Hon Justine Greening for her work on the Social Mobility Pledge
Labour’s Shadow Minister for Business and Industry, Bill Esterson MP said the new report closely aligns with the policy priorities for Labour government.
Justine Greening gives her thoughts on the results, what it means for the Prime Minister, opposition parties, and social mobility.
From dissecting the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and its perception in society to critically examining the housing crisis and the urgent need for planning system reforms, this podcast episode offers insightful analysis and engaging conversations.
Welcome back to another episode of Fit For Purpose. In today's Friday Take, hosts Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes are back from the Labour Party conference but are feeling a little under the weather with the conference flu cold. They dive into the recent happenings in the world of politics, including by elections, a party defection, and the impact on the SNP and Labour in Scotland. Tune in as they discuss the surprising results in the Rutherglen by election, the possible implications for the upcoming general election, and even test their political knowledge with a pub quiz question. Get ready for a lively discussion on the changing dynamics in Scottish politics and the renewed energy within the Labour party. Let's get started!
Join Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes in this week's episode of Fit For Purpose as they discuss the bold missions, green energy transition, and the importance of cross-party collaboration in UK politics. Don't miss out on the insights and analysis that will leave you feeling informed and inspired.
Join hosts Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes in the latest episode of Fit For Purpose's Friday Take as they delve into the pressing issues of government reform, railway nationalization, by-election surprises, clean air zones, party conferences, reshuffling, and the power of fear and hope in political campaigns
Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader of Essex County Council, speaks with Nick Forbes about the challenges and achievements of being the first county in the UK to adopt a Levelling Up approach.
On this week’s episode Justine is joined by Lord Blunkett.
This week Justine talks to Nimko Ali OBE, a Somali-British social activist.
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.
