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Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, this week launched a report with the Purpose Coalition setting out its social impact in the UK.
Citizens' Assemblies are a new concept, not just in Britain, but around the world. Assemblies come together to learn about a discuss issues, and reach conclusions about what they think should happen in society.
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.
Events
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.
This event with Carolyn Harris aims to bring together a range of Purpose Coalition and Breaking Down Barriers Commission members for an in-depth best practice and progress review discussion on supporting women in the workplace, and going further with one of Parliament’s leading advocates for a ‘Menopause Revolution’.
This event, focused on Goal 9 of the Purpose Goals will explore how a future Labour government could partner with lenders, universities, businesses, and local government to bolster business business investment, consider how to boost social mobility by developing enterprise skills among young people, and how to promote investment in those parts of the country most in need of ‘levelling up’.
Videos
Our Chair, the Rt Hon Justine Greening, explains why it’s important for businesses to leverage their capacity to increase social mobility in a time of economic uncertainty.
Justine Greening reacts to the 2024 local election results live on Sky News.
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
Podcasts
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.