Show Notes
This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026.
Speakers:
Paul Waugh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education)
Lynn Perry MBE, Chief Executive Officer at Barnardo's
Sarah Ronan, Executive Director at the Early Education and Childcare Coalition
Matt Towner, Director of Programmes at Impact on Urban Health
Alistair Strathern MP, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Labour Group for Men and Boys
This event was chaired by Nehal Davison, former Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with Barnardo’s and Impact on Urban Health.
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