Show Notes
This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026.
Speakers:
Mayor Kim McGuinness, Mayor of North East England
Cllr Fran Belbin, Leader of Sheffield City Council
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor at The University of Manchester
Mark Rogers, Interim Chief Executive, Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority
This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with The University of Manchester.
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