Labour Party Conference

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Strengthening relationships

For the first time since 2005 Labour may win a General Election. It is essential that Labour and business continue to strengthen their relationships and their shared agendas. Labour Party Conference is a unique opportunity to engage with the Labour Party.

Arden has hired the most prestigious lounge at Labour Party Conference and we are delighted to be hosting a range of interesting events with speakers including Shadow Cabinet members.

OUR Events

All of the events listed below will take place in our lounge on Level 2 of the ECL (next to the entrance to the link bridge), unless stated otherwise in the event description. Please note that as all of these events will take place inside the secure zone you will need a conference pass to attend.

Booking for all of our events is essential. Please use the booking form below or contact labourdirectorate@ardenstrategies.com to secure your place.

sunday 8 October

Metro Mayors Labour Business Reception with Labour’s Metro Mayors

Join Labour Metro Mayors and business leaders from across the UK for a drinks reception and networking opportunity. Drinks and canapés will be provided.

Monday 9 October

Ipsos’ ‘Beyond the Bubble’ Panel Discussion with Lucy Powell

Exploring what Britons really think about politics and what this could mean for the Labour Party in the build up to the next General Election. Breakfast will be provided.

Responding To Terror: How A Labour Government Can Embed Resilience In Our Response To Disaster with Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham and Pool Reinsurance

How can a Labour government embed resilience in its approach to combatting terrorism? Invited speakers include Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham (in Room 1C ACC).

Driving Into The Future: Are We Ready For Fully Automated Cars? with Bill Esterson and Allianz

The future of driving is set to evolve with the introduction of automated cars, providing an exciting opportunity for a new way of driving, but what will the UK need to do to fully embrace them?

Delivering a Just Jobs Transition on the Road to Net Zero with the Future Energy Skills Programme With Bridget Philipson, Centrica and GMB

Gary Smith of the GMB and Chris O’Shea of Centrica discuss how we can strengthen the our energy independence and build a green economy.

Distinguishing Between Good and Bad Work in the Gig Economy with Liz Kendall, Deliveroo and GMB

How can a Labour government raise standards in the gig economy while maintaining the flexibility that workers want?

Tuesday 10 October

Safer Surfing: Reducing Online Crime and Advertising Fraud with Alex Davies-Jones and UK Stop Ad Funded Crime

Analysing the impact of online fraud on business and consumers with Alex Davies-Jones MP, Ian Moss of UK Stop Ad Funded Crime and Allie Wootton of Sky. Breakfast will be provided.

Manufacturing Ambition: Achieving The UK’s Future Growth with Jonathan Reynolds and Make UK

How can we help manufacturers to support the growth of the UK economy with Jonathan Reynolds, Shadow Business Secretary; Stephen Phipson CBE of Make UK; Heather Stewart of The Guardian and Sharon Lane of Tees Components.

How To Get Everyone Online? with Chris Bryant and Lord Knight

How can Labour address digital exclusion with Chris Bryant MP and Lord Knight.

UNPARALLELED EXPERTISE

Arden Strategies is an internationally renowned advisory and communications firm. Based in London, our team is made up of truly outstanding individuals with proven experience in business, government, strategic communications and politics.

Led by our founder Jim Murphy, the former Labour Cabinet Minister, Arden is one of only two UK agencies led by former Labour Cabinet Ministers.

Our Labour Directorate brings together a wealth of experience of former Labour politicians, Special Advisors in ten different departments and senior parliamentary staffers with real-life knowledge, insight and understanding of Labour. We offer year-round support to UK based and global corporate clients with unrivalled insights into Labour policies, priorities, and personalities.

Insights

Labour Reshuffle: Keir’s Own Team

06/09/2023

In a long-anticipated Labour reshuffle Keir Starmer has changed his top team and now has the lineup he expects to take into an election victory.

The Latest on Labour’s Manifesto: An Assessment of Labour’s National Policy Forum

28/07/2023

As proud graduates in their gowns and mortar boards huddled under umbrellas along the roadside, a rainy university campus in Nottingham set the scene for Labour’s biggest policy show-down in a decade.

Two Record Defeats And Yet, a Claim of a Score Draw

24/07/2023

This parliamentary cycle began with one of the Conservatives’ greatest ever by-election results, their gain of Hartlepool from Labour in May 2021, yet last week they narrowly escaped the fate of Harold Wilson’s Labour government in March 1968 of losing three seats in one day.

This note takes a careful look at each of the recent by-election results and analyses what each means for the main parties involved.