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‘How can Labour increase the wages of the low paid?’
Labour Policy Review, in association with the Smith Institute

Wednesday 13^th February 2013
4.30 – 6.00pm, Central London

Speakers: Rachel Reeves MP (Shadow Chief Secretary), David Coats (Smith Institute), Nicola Smith (Head of Economic and Social Affairs TUC).
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, Smith Institute)

The fast track to good growth is by boosting real incomes through higher wages. This event considered if the way forward through ‘predistribution’ and getting employers to pay more, rather than reliance on tax credits and welfare; and how can Labour help rebalance the power relationship at work to tackle in-work poverty.

'Public Services in the North: time for a new deal’ – Report Launch and Debates
In association with PwC

Tuesday 26^th February 2013
10 – 11am, Central London
4.30 – 5.30pm, Leeds

‘Public Services in the North: Time for a New Deal’, the Smith Institute and PwC’s major new report on the future of public services in the North, follows on from the Smith Institute’s previous work on the implications of fiscal austerity on the North. This research shows how the three northern regions have been disproportionately affected by the spending cuts, an uncertain economic picture and a declining local tax take. In a period of growing demand and diminishing resources, the report offers a new insight into what is happening to public services in the North and calls for a new agenda for change.

The keynote speakers at the London launch included: Lord John Shipley (Vice-President, Local Government Association), Clive Betts MP (Chair, Communities and Local Government Committee), Michael Ward (Smith Institute Research Fellow and author of the report) and Roger Marsh (Senior Partner and Northern Leader for Government and Public Sector, PwC).

The keynote speakers at the Leeds launch included Chris Murray (Director, Core Cities Group), Martin Wainwright (Northern Editor, The Guardian), Michael Ward (Smith Institute Research Fellow and author of the report) and Roger Marsh (Senior Partner and Northern Leader for Government and Public Sector, PwC).

Click here to read the report.

‘Labour Party Health and Care Policy Review: a new agenda for whole person care’ – with Andy Burnham MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health
In association with Unison

Thursday 28^th February 2013
5.30 – 7.00pm, Leeds

For the first time in 20 years the Labour Party is undertaking a root and branch review of its health and care policies. In advance of the next general election, Rt. Hon Andy Burnham MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health, is consulting with healthcare staff, local government, health and social care organisations and the public about his ideas for 'whole person care' based on a integrated health and social care service. The Labour Party wants to hear the public’s views on the future of health and social care: considering if there is merit in the idea of integration in the way Labour wants (with one single budget and a greater focus on prevention) and how far down this path should we be going; how should we pay for social care (can we move to a system where everyone pays); and what are the main concerns and priorities for people in Leeds and Yorkshire and the Humberside. The other speaker at the event was Pam Johnson (Head of Health, Yorkshire & Humberside, Unison).

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS PARTY CONFERENCE 2011 - Birmingham

Are We Creating A Postcode NHS?
In association with UNISON and Asthma UK
Monday 19th September 2011, 1300-1400hrs
Soprano Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel
Chair: Neil Churchill (Research Fellow, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Rt. Hon. Baroness Shirley Williams
Dr Peter Patel (Chief Executive, South Birmingham Independent Commissioners)
Guy Collis (Policy Officer, UNISON)
Dr Samantha Walker (Executive Director of Research and Policy, Asthma UK)
 

The Big Society: What's poverty got to do with it?
In association with the Webb Memorial Trust
Monday 19th September 2011, 1300-1400hrs
Room 105, The Jurys Inn
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
John Hemming MP (All-Party Parliamentary Group on Equalities)
Lord Rennard (Chair, Commission on Big Society, ACEVO)
Alison Garnham (Chief Executive, Child Poverty Action Group) 
Cllr Richard Kemp OBE (Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Liverpool City Council)

Solving the Pensions Crisis
In association with NAPF (National Association of Pension Funds)
Tuesday 20th September 2011, 1300-1400hrs
Soprano Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Professor Steve Webb MP (Minister for Pensions)
Joanne Segars (Chief Executive, NAPF)
Nick Timmins (Public Policy Editor, Financial Times)

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2011 - Liverpool

Housing Associations and Local Government: Partnerships for Change
In association with L&Q (London and Quadrant Housing Trust)
Monday 26th September 2011, 1300-1400
Marquee 1A, ACC BT Convention Centre (within the secure zone)
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Alison Seabeck MP (Shadow Housing Minister)
David Montague (Chief Executive, L&Q)
Councillor Julian Bell (Leader of the Council, London Borough of Ealing)

What is Labour's Policy on Refugees?
In association with Refugee Action
Monday 26th September 2011, 1300-1400
Marquee 1B, ACC BT Convention Centre (within the secure zone)
Chair: Nick Johnson (Research Fellow, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Shabana Mahmood MP (Shadow Home Office Minister)
Dave Garratt (Chief Executive, Refugee Action)
Sysay Tedros (Refugee Speaker)

Fairness not Favouritism for the North?
In association with PwC
Monday 26th September 2011, 1800-1900
Marquee 1A, ACC BT Convention Centre (within the secure zone)
Chair: Michael Ward (Research Fellow, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Roberta Blackman-Woods MP
Toby Perkins MP
Roger Marsh (Leeds Office Senior Partner and the Northern Leader for Government and Public Sector, PwC)
Professor Michael Parkinson (Director, European Institute for Urban Affairs, Liverpool John Moores University)

Are We Creating A Postcode NHS?
In association with UNISON and Asthma UK
Monday 26th September 2011, 1800-1900
Marquee 1B, ACC BT Convention Centre (within the secure zone)
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Rt. Hon. John Healey MP (Shadow Health Secretary)
Rosie Newbigging (Executive Director Nations, Regions & Services, Asthma UK)
Frank Hont (Regional Secretary, UNISON North West)
Dr Simon Bowers (Chair, Liverpool Matchworks Commissioning Consortium IM&T Clinical Lead, Liverpool PCT)

Solving the Pensions Crisis
In association with NAPF (National Association of Pension Funds)
Tuesday 27th September 2011, 1300-1400hrs
Marquee 1A, ACC BT Convention Centre (within the secure zone)
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Rachel Reeves MP (Shadow Pensions Minister)
Joanne Segars (Chief Executive, NAPF)
Toby Helm (Political Editor, The Observer)

Market Failure: Why we need better governance
In association with PIRC (Pensions & Investment Research Consultants Ltd)
Tuesday 27th September 2011, 1300-1400hrs
Marquee 1B, ACC BT Convention Centre (within the secure zone)
Chair: Tom Powdrill (Head of Communications, PIRC)
Speakers:
Rt. Hon. John Denham MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills)
Cllr Ann McLachlan (Merseyside Pension Fund)
Janet Williamson (Senior Policy Officer, Trades Union Congress) 

 
The Big Society: What's poverty got to do with it?
In association with the Webb Memorial Trust
Tuesday 27th September 2011, 1800-1900hrs
Marquee 1A, ACC BT Convention Centre (within the secure zone)
Chair: David Coats (Research Fellow, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Rt. Hon. Liam Byrne MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Work & Pensions)
Polly Toynbee (Columnist, The Guardian)
Mike Parker (Honorary Secretary, WMT)

 
Localism - Can it deliver growth for our core cities?
In association with Core Cities Group
Tuesday 27th September 2011, 1800-1900hrs
Marquee 1B, ACC BT Convention Centre (within the secure zone)
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Gordon Marsden MP (Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills)
Jack Stopforth (Chief Executive, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce)
Chris Murray (Director, Core Cities Group)
Cllr Joe Anderson (Leader, Liverpool City Council)
 
 

CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE 2011 - Manchester

Fairness not Favouritism for the North?
In association with PwC
Monday 3rd October 2011, 1300-1400
Beecham Room, Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Paul Maynard MP (Blackpool North & Cleveleys and Conservative Campaigner for the North)
Roger Marsh (Leeds Office Senior Partner and the Northern Leader for Government and Public Sector, PwC)
Baron Frankal (Director for Economic Strategy, New Economy)

Are We Creating A Postcode NHS?
In association with UNISON and Asthma UK
Monday 3rd October 2011, 1800-1900
Dickens Room, Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Dr Sarah Wollaston MP (Health Select Committee)
Dr Samantha Walker (Executive Director of Research and Policy, Asthma UK)
Christina McAnea (UNISON National Secretary – Health)
Joe Rafferty (Director of Commissioning Development, NHS North West)

 
 
Solving the Pensions Crisis
In association with NAPF (National Association of Pension Funds)
Tuesday 4th October 2011, 1300-1400hrs
Dickens Room, Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Andrew Tyrie MP (Chairman, Treasury Select Committee) - TBC
Joanne Segars (Chief Executive, NAPF) 
Nick Timmins (Public Policy Editor, Financial Times)


The Big Society: What's poverty got to do with it?
In association with the Webb Memorial Trust
Tuesday 4th October 2011, 1800-1900hrs
Dickens Room, Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)
Speakers:
Steve Baker MP (All-Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty)
Mike Parker (Honorary Secretary, WMT)
Jonty Olliff-Cooper (Director of Policy & Strategy, A4e)
Dominic Llewellyn (The Big Society Network)

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Policies for Change: NHS Reform
A Question and Answer session with Rt. Hon. Andrew Lansley MP (Secretary of State for Health)
In association with Asthma UK and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Tuesday 13th September 2011, 1815-1915hrs, London SW1
Introduction: Mark Millar (Chief Executive, Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust and ACCA Council Member)
Chair: Neil Churchill (Chief Executive, Asthma UK and Research Fellow, The Smith Institute)


'We can't carry on like this! - policy solutions for the under-pensioned'
In association with NAPF (National Association of Pension Funds) and Aviva
Tuesday 13th September 2011, 0930-1100hrs, House of Commons
Speakers:
Professor Steve Webb MP (Minister for Pensions)
Rachel Reeves MP (Shadow Minister for Pensions)
Oliver Heald MP (Work and Pensions Select Committee)
Joanne Segars (Chief Executive, NAPF)
Paul Goodwin (Workplace Savings Director, Aviva)
Chair: Paul Hackett (Dirctor, The Smith Institute)


Policies for Change: NHS Reform
In association with ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Tuesday 28th June 2011, 1815-1930hrs, The British Academy
Speakers:
Rt. Hon. John Healey MP (Shadow Health Secretary)
Mark Millar (Chief Executive, Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust and ACCA Council Member)
Chris Ham (Chief Executive, The King’s Fund)
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)

Making the Most of HRA Reform
A Publication Launch
In association with PwC
Tuesday 21st June 2011, 1315-1415hrs, CIH Housing Conference, Harrogate
Speakers:
Richard Parker (Partner, PwC)
Stuart Macdonald (Editor, Inside Housing magazine)
Joe Reeves (Director, PwC)
Simon Martin (Director, PwC)
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)

Click here to view the publication

The Future of Affordable Homeownership
A publication launch
In association with Genesis Housing Association
Wednesday 15th June 2011, 1615 - 1745hrs,  The British Academy
Speakers:
Alison Seabeck MP (Shadow Housing Minister)
Stephen Gilbert MP (Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group on Housing)
Andrew Heywood (Consultant and Editor of Housing Finance International, and Visiting Fellow, the Smith Institute)
Neil Hadden (Group Chief Executive, Genesis Housing Group) 

Click here to view the publication

Unlocking Potential - Women in Science, Engineering and Technology
A publication launch
In association with Institution of Engineering and Technology, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, & Institute of Physics
Wednesday 8th June 2011, 1630-1800hrs, House of Commons
Speakers: 
Meg Munn MP (Editor, Unlocking Potential - Women in Science, Engineering and Technology)
Panel:
Arlene McConnell (IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year)
Stephen Tetlow (Chief Executive, Institution of Mechanical Engineers)
Professor Christine Davies (Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Institute of Physics)
Chair: Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)

Click here to view the publication

A Smith Institute inquiry into the strengths and weaknesses of the NHS Reform Programme
The Smith Institute is undertaking an inquiry into the strengths and weaknesses of the NHS reform programme. According to the Government the NHS is underperforming and needs a radical shake up. The healthcare world has mixed views, with the BMA warning that the Health Bill is a huge gamble. The Smith Institute is helping promote a national debate on the pros and cons of the reforms and wants to hear the views of health and social care professionals, patient groups, and GPs. Click here for further details of the project

Part of the inquiry involved conversations around the country (supported by UNISON) with Rt. Hon. John Healey MP (Shadow Health Secretary), Neil Churchill (Chair of the Enquiry & Chief Executive, Asthma UK), and Michelle Mitchell (Charity Director, Age UK). There will be a Q&A session chaired by Paul Hackett at each event.

LEEDS – 1800-1900hrs on Wednesday 6th April 2011, followed by a drinks reception
Rt. Hon. John Healey MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Health)
Neil Churchill (Chief Executive, Asthma UK)

BRISTOL – 1800-1900hrs on Thursday 19th May 2011, followed by a drinks reception
Rt. Hon. John Healey MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Health)
Neil Churchill (Chief Executive, Asthma UK)

MANCHESTER – 1800-1900hrs on Thursday 16th June 2011, followed by a drinks reception
Rt. Hon. John Healey MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Health)
Michelle Mitchell (Charity Director, Age UK) 
 

PLANEAT - A private screening
In association with Somerset House Trust, and Dartmouth Films
Wednesday 30th March 2011, 1815 for 1830hrs, Somerset House Screening Room 
The debate about British eating habits and food policy remains high on the political agenda. The Department of Health has advised  people to cut down on eating red meat to reduce the risk of bowel cancer; the Sustainable Development Commission has said that consumers must cut down on meat and dairy produce to help fight climate change; and Lord Stern has argued for a vegetarian diet as a way of saving the world’s resources. This film addresses these issues in a engaging and informed way. 'PLANEAT' tells the story of the scientists, farmers and chefs tackling one of the greatest problems of our age, the West’s love affair with meat and dairy. Through an extraordinary personal and mouthwatering culinary journey we discover why it’s bad for our health, the environment, and our planet’s future. The film features the ground-breaking work of Dr. T Colin Campbell in China exploring the link between diet and disease, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr’s use of diet to treat heart disease patients, and Professor Gidon Eshel's investigations into how to feed an ever-burgeoning population in the midst of global warming. With the help of some innovative chefs and farmers, we are shown how the problems we face today can be solved, without simply resorting to a diet of lentils and lettuce leaves.
The film was followed by a short Q&A with Willie Bain MP (Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Shelley Lee Davies, and Or Shlomi (Co-Directors, Planeat).

 

Investing in Better Places: International Perspectives on Placemaking
(In association with the Centre for Housing Research, University of St Andrews)
Tuesday 29th March 2011, 0945 for 1000hrs - 1130hrs, House of Lords
Speakers:
Rt. Hon. Nick Raynsford MP (Co-Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group on Sustainable Housing)
Lord Richard Best OBE (Vice-Chair, All Party Urban Development Group)
Stewart Jackson MP (All Party Urban Development Group)
Professor Duncan Maclennan (Head of School, Geography and Geo Sciences, University of St. Andrews)
Q&A Chaired by Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)

Click here to view the publication

A Fair Deal for the North? - A Parliamentary Briefing
(With the support of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies at Newcastle University)
Tuesday 15th March 2011, House of Commons
Speakers:
Clive Betts MP (Chair, Communities and Local Government Select Committee)
Michael Ward (Author, A Fair Deal for the North?, and Research Fellow, the Smith Institute)
Professor John Tomaney (Director, CURDS)
Roger Marsh (Partner, Northern Leader, Government and Public Sector, PwC)
Q&A Chaired by Paul Hackett (Director, The Smith Institute)

Click here to view the publication