IfG at the Labour Party Conference 2025
The IfG was in Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference 2025.
The IfG has a big presence at the party conferences, hosting a wide-ranging and impactful programme of fringe events.
All events have been added to our IfG Events podcast feed, follow and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Monday 29 September
How can industrial strategy drive growth?
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Speakers:
- Lisa Bungeroth, Director of Public Affairs at Imperial College London
- Thomas Cawston, Corporate Affairs Lead at Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK
- Louise Hellem, Chief Economist at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
- Pranesh Narayanan, Senior Research Fellow at IPPR
- Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with Imperial College London.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
In conversation with the Liverpool City Region
This was an in-depth discussion on using devolved powers to drive economic growth in our city regions and the further powers and levers needed from government to ensure all areas thrive.
Speakers:
- Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council
This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was organised by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
How can the government make its health reforms a success?
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Speakers:
- Alex McIntyre MP, Member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee
- Kevin McKenna MP, Officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Health
- Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing
- Thea Stein, Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust
This event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
The future structure of the Post Office (roundtable)
This event was held in partnership with the Post Office.
How can technology support place-based public services?
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Speakers:
- Rt Hon John Denham, former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
- Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Council & Corporate Portfolio Holder at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Katie Johnston, Devolved and Local Government Lead at PwC UK
- Jessica Studdert, Chief Executive of New Local
This event was chaired by Stuart Hoddinott, Associate Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with PwC UK.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
How can the government deliver its “prevention first” approach to healthcare?
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Speakers:
- Dr Jo Bibby, Director of Health at Health Foundation
- Stuart Hoddinott, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
- Nick Meade, Chief Executive of Genetic Alliance UK
- Rob Thomas, Head of Public Affairs, UK and Ireland at Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK
This event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
How can local places maximise the benefits of devolution to drive economic growth?
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Speakers:
- Maya Ellis MP, Member of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee
- Mayor Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region
- Professor Lisa Collins, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation at the University of Surrey
- Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with the University of Surrey.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
Is Labour’s clean power mission on track?
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Speakers:
- Michael Shanks MP, Minister for Energy at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Sam Alvis, Associate Director for Environment, Energy Security and Nature at IPPR
- Sam Peacock, Managing Director for Corporate Affairs, Regulation and Strategy at SSE
- Dhara Vyas, Chief Executive Officer of Energy UK
This event was chaired by Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with Energy UK and SSE.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
Political leadership and communities in times of crisis (reception)
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Speakers:
- Dan Jarvis MBE MP, Minister for Security at the Home Office and Minister of State at the Cabinet Office
- Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding
- Béatrice Butsana-Sita, Chief Executive at British Red Cross
- Dr Hannah White OBE, Director & CEO, at the Institute for Government
This event was held in partnership with the British Red Cross.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
Tuesday 30 September
How can mayors improve skills and productivity to drive regional growth?
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Speakers:
- Alison McGovern MP, Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester
- Bassam Mahfouz AM, Chair of Greater London Authority Oversight Committee
- Deputy Mayor Nadine Peatfield, Deputy Mayor of East Midlands Combined Authority
- Cllr Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council
This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with Policy@Manchester - The University of Manchester.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
How can government use leadership and innovation to deliver for the public?
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Speakers:
- Chris Ward MP, Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office
- Kelly Beaver MBE, Chief Executive of Ipsos, UK and Ireland
- Conrad Thompson, Public Sector Lead for Innovation at PA Consulting
- Moira Wallace, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with PA Consulting.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
Getting land policy right: How can government deliver for climate, nature and nutrition security? (roundtable)
This event was held in partnership with WWF.
How should the government successfully implement and enhance devolution across the North of England?
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Speakers:
- Katherine Fairclough, Chief Executive of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Council & Corporate Portfolio Holder at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Sue Jarvis, Co-Director at Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place
- Dr Henry Kippin, Chief Executive of North East Combined Authority
This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with the Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place at the University of Liverpool and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
Should public sector pay and pensions be reformed?
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Speakers:
- Tim Leunig, Chief Econonist at Nesta
- Dave Penman, General Secretary at the FDA
- Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
- Paul Whiteman, General Secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers
This event was chaired by Ben Paxton, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with the FDA.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
How can the government rebuild the criminal justice system?
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Speakers:
- Jake Richards MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary at the Ministry of Justice
- Deputy Mayor Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, Greater Manchester
- Clare Moody, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset
- Cassia Rowland, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
- Fiona Rutherford, Chief Executive of JUSTICE
This event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was held in partnership with JUSTICE.
Photos from this event are available on our Flickr.
The Institute for Government is grateful to the following organisations for their support of these Labour Party Conference 2025 events:
IfG at the 2025 party conferences:
Contact the IfG Events Team if you have any general questions or queries about our conference activity: partyconference@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
In the meantime, view our work programme to learn about our plans for 2025 and beyond.