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EVENTS
![Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1716539668256-QVAHJQ2JYL2IAXDTVM7J/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing
Join Nick Forbes, former member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, and Matthew McPherson, Director of External Affairs, for a weekly virtual webinar covering insights and policy developments during the general election campaign.
![Higher Education as a catalyst for opportunity and growth](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1c11baba-7c20-4b0c-9a6b-eaa5be7b9350/UzILWucQ-ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter.jpg)
Higher Education as a catalyst for opportunity and growth
A joint event with the University of the West of London, this lecture will identify how the sector can shift the narrative on the contribution that higher education is making to the UK economy and society moving forward
![Road to the General Election: Healthcare Special](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1716539668256-QVAHJQ2JYL2IAXDTVM7J/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
Road to the General Election: Healthcare Special
Join Nick Forbes, former member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, and Matthew McPherson, Director of External Affairs, for a weekly virtual webinar covering insights and policy developments during the general election campaign.
![Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1716539668256-QVAHJQ2JYL2IAXDTVM7J/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing
Join Nick Forbes, former member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, and Matthew McPherson, Director of External Affairs, for a weekly virtual webinar covering insights and policy developments during the general election campaign.
![Road to the General Election: Higher Education Special](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1716539668256-QVAHJQ2JYL2IAXDTVM7J/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
Road to the General Election: Higher Education Special
Join Nick Forbes, former member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, and Matthew McPherson, Director of External Affairs, for a weekly virtual webinar covering insights and policy developments during the general election campaign.
![Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1716539668256-QVAHJQ2JYL2IAXDTVM7J/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing
Join Nick Forbes, former member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, and Matthew McPherson, Director of External Affairs, for a weekly virtual webinar covering insights and policy developments during the general election campaign.
![Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1716539668256-QVAHJQ2JYL2IAXDTVM7J/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing
Join Nick Forbes, former member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, and Matthew McPherson, Director of External Affairs, for a weekly virtual webinar covering insights and policy developments during the general election campaign.
![Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1716539668256-QVAHJQ2JYL2IAXDTVM7J/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
Road to the General Election: Weekly Briefing
Join Nick Forbes, former member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, and Matthew McPherson, Director of External Affairs, for a weekly virtual webinar covering insights and policy developments during the general election campaign.
![Breaking Down Barriers to Law](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1715340248472-MV56BQ904AHA00W2RY9Q/Event+Graphics.png)
Breaking Down Barriers to Law
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.
![Breaking Down Barriers: Getting Britain building? How can we build new homes and sustainable infrastructure?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1707311801081-UNM1WCOJWVC4TZOTEB5F/MP+Roundtables.002.jpeg)
Breaking Down Barriers: Getting Britain building? How can we build new homes and sustainable infrastructure?
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.
![Breaking Down Barriers: Citizens Assemblies - a model for Britain's future?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1707845273733-KG7DVWO6KZM4QLQP7YR6/Event+Graphics+%288%29.png)
Breaking Down Barriers: Citizens Assemblies - a model for Britain's future?
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.
![Breaking Down Barriers: Business Leadership Roundtable with Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1712942115576-SF5OI9KA4K8VIIWJKWDX/byrne.png)
Breaking Down Barriers: Business Leadership Roundtable with Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP
On 23rd April 2024, the Purpose Coalition and Breaking Down Barriers Commission will host a major roundtable with Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Select Committee and former Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
![Breaking Down Barriers Commission Launch](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1712578505831-3A261MR0BKWFX3DS6M8T/Event+Graphics+%287%29.png)
Breaking Down Barriers Commission Launch
One of Labour’s Five Missions for Government is ‘Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity’, and this event will launch our Commission on Breaking Down Barriers.
![Road to the General Election: Health](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1708440437865-K5SQAG54RHL0HI8MYU0S/ANNE.jpg)
Road to the General Election: Health
Virtual
This event with former Minister for Public Health and Skills, Rt Hon Anne Milton, will explore how health will form a crucial part of the General Election campaign, and what a Labour government will look to do should they take power later this year.
![How will Labour improve equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1707311836242-OX9CAXQG8H9C5KGDPBAB/MP+Roundtables.005.jpeg)
How will Labour improve equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace?
with Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, Ashley Dalton MP
Westminster, London
Achieving equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a crucial part of Labour’s plan for government. This roundtable with Ashley Dalton MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities will explore how the next Labour government can work with employers to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace, why it is vital to boosting economic growth and unlocking people’s full potential, and how organisations can tackle socio-economic discrimination in the workplace.
![Building a clean energy superpower](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1707311816954-XRCACKBEFFROO7RJSSDQ/MP+Roundtables.001.jpeg)
Building a clean energy superpower
with Shadow Minister for Energy Security, Dr Alan Whitehead MP
Westminster, London
One of Labour’s 5 Missions is to ‘Build a Clean Energy Superpower’, and a crucial Purpose Goal is ‘Harnessing the Energy Transition’. This event with Dr Alan Whitehead, Shadow Minister for Energy Security will explore how the next Labour government can work with businesses committed to net-zero in order to deliver on it.
![The Road to the General Election: Economy](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1706273296863-R7WB6AVI6P9ARCPUTJ3J/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
The Road to the General Election: Economy
Virtual
As part of our Road to the General Election series, this virtual seminar with former Member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, Nick Forbes and Purpose Coalition Chair Justine Greening will explore the role of the economy - from Rishi Sunak’s pledges to cut debt and half inflation, to Labour’s Mission to achieve the highest growth in the G7.
![Budget Debrief: what does it mean for Britain?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1706274062889-NIHK36EWZCM80JUAXNS3/Event+Graphics+%285%29.png)
Budget Debrief: what does it mean for Britain?
The Chancellor’s Spring Budget is expected to be the last before the General Election - and with it we can expect pre-election tax cuts, giveaways and investment. This session will explore the announcements of the Budget in detail, and the Labour Party’s response ahead of the election.
![The Future of Health and Social Care](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1708440717237-6ZJP738AEM2HB1YSN5G3/HEALTH+AND+SOCIAL.jpg)
The Future of Health and Social Care
This event with Steve Brine MP, Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee, and James Morris MP, former Minister for Primary Care and Patient Safety will explore the role of healthcare organisations to support the training and development of the clinical and medical workforce in the UK.
![A roundtable with Alistair Strathern MP](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1707561348951-GLSIH8MZBAZIX44L3VWR/Untitled+5.jpg)
A roundtable with Alistair Strathern MP
with Alistair Strathern MP, Labour MP for Mid Bedfordshire
Westminster, London
This event with Alistair Strathern, Labour MP for Mid Bedfordshire and former Bank of England Climate Lead at the Bank of England will explore the economy of the future, from green investments, to new skills and opportunities
![Breaking Down Barriers to Law: Action Plan Launch](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1708723813930-MLG9XW7XMUKL72LN12UW/argar.jpg)
Breaking Down Barriers to Law: Action Plan Launch
with the Attorney General for England and Wales, Rt Hon Victoria Prentis KC MP, Minister of State for Justice, Rt Hon Ed Argar MP, and others.
House of Commons, London
This event in the House of Commons will launch the Breaking Down Barriers to Law Action Plan, bringing together participating law firms, MPs, Members of the House of Lords and other key stakeholders to celebrate the great work of the participating firms.
![Future of the Workforce: Pertemps Report Launch](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1707560941212-0Y0WM3OS1L17SE7MDKC7/Untitled+5.jpg)
Future of the Workforce: Pertemps Report Launch
with the Minister of State for Employment, Jo Churchill MP
House of Commons, London
This event will mark the launch of Petemps’ Future of the Workforce Report in the House of Commons.
![Getting the best start in life](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1707311768443-UA5WWX3HCOHFN04SSRBE/MP+Roundtables.004.jpeg)
Getting the best start in life
with Shadow Minister for Education, Helen Hayes MP
Virtual
This roundtable will consider the role employers - from businesses to universities have in supporting employees to balance childcare responsibilities in the workplace, and the role of businesses and universities to prepare the next generation to take considered choices about future education steps.
![Road to the General Election: Recruitment & Retention](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1706273259701-LINS5LFXGZFD7P4SN9YT/Event+Graphics+%281%29.png)
Road to the General Election: Recruitment & Retention
Virtual
As part of our Road to the General Election series, this seminar with former Member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, Nick Forbes and Purpose Coalition Chair Justine Greening will explore the role of recruitment and progression, and how organisations can help ensure it remains a policy priority for all major political parties.
![Road to the General Election: Health](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1707224561580-VIAP7BQUI0EY8SR7Y0T9/NICK+ANNE.jpg)
Road to the General Election: Health
Virtual
This event with former Minister for Public Health and Skills, Rt Hon Anne Milton and former Member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, Nick Forbes CBE, will explore how health will form a crucial part of the General Election campaign, and what a Labour government will look to do should they take power later this year.
![Putting social mobility at the heart of the digital and tech agenda, with Alex Davies Jones MP](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1686048054434-YWJXCL3BJQHXJ9KRC64M/Screenshot+2023-06-06+at+11.36.44.png)
Putting social mobility at the heart of the digital and tech agenda, with Alex Davies Jones MP
Join Labour’s Shadow Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, Alex Davies Jones MP, to talk about how the UK can put social mobility at the heart of the agenda, plug the skills gap and provide greater support for startups.
![Getting the best start in life: How can employers better support childcare responsibilities in the workplace?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1694703349085-2ZP4Q8MBB61STKM0RO25/Official_portrait_of_Helen_Hayes_MP_crop_2.jpg)
Getting the best start in life: How can employers better support childcare responsibilities in the workplace?
This roundtable will consider the role employers - from businesses to universities have in supporting employees to balance childcare responsibilities in the workplace, and the role of businesses and universities to prepare the next generation to take considered choices about future education steps.
![Getting people back into work roundtable; with Rt Hon Chloe Smith, Former Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1682765593562-VD96SO0ZFJFCD7HAWUZE/Screenshot+2023-04-29+at+11.52.34.png)
Getting people back into work roundtable; with Rt Hon Chloe Smith, Former Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Join Rt Hon Chloe Smith, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to explore how Britain can get more people back into work.
![World Menopause Roundtable with Mims Davies MP](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1689335814994-1E6ODZ2IXZ1T8QLH92W4/Screenshot+2023-07-14+at+12.51.14.png)
World Menopause Roundtable with Mims Davies MP
Join the Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression for a roundtable to celebrate World Menopause Day. This event will explore the challenges women face in the workplace during the menopause, and discuss how employers can best support women to boost recruitment, retention and productivity.
![Together Today: tackling loneliness in the LGBT+ community](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/0e61edca-8c34-4dd0-a21d-2bf95166980b/Labour+Conference+2023+Graphics.002.jpeg)
Together Today: tackling loneliness in the LGBT+ community
Loneliness is a pressing issue in the LGBTQ+ community. This event explores how we can begin to tackle that issue and the role that employers have to play.
![Recruitment Renewal: How Can We Make Sure the NHS Has the Healthcare Staff It Needs to Thrive?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1c4785ec-954f-4d61-95ff-f00fd2f6b35b/Labour+Conference+2023+Graphics.022.jpeg)
Recruitment Renewal: How Can We Make Sure the NHS Has the Healthcare Staff It Needs to Thrive?
There are currently 7 million people on waiting lists, and 100,000 vacancies in the NHS. Building an NHS fit for the future is one of Labour's central Missions, and Recruitment Renewal will explore how government can work in partnership with universities to deliver the training places Britain needs.
![The Purposeful Business Reception](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600eeb182c69ea16574f988f/1696546150999-TX627K5V8BMXM29QIE85/Screenshot+2023-10-05+at+23.48.55.png)
The Purposeful Business Reception
Come and find out how we’re working across the political divide to boost equality of opportunity!