Labour Together Programme at Labour Party Conference 2025

Sunday 28th - Tuesday 30th September 2025

We will be delivering our biggest programme yet at Labour Party Conference 2025. Our selection of panels and in-conversation events will feature Secretaries of State, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Metro Mayors and policy experts. This page will be regularly updated so please check back for further details and additional speaker confirmations.

Please follow the Eventbrite links to express interest in attending - please note that this does not guarantee a seat and this will be determined on a first-come-first-served basis. Unless stated otherwise, all events will be held in Arena Room Aire within the ACC.

Sunday 28th September

Unless otherwise stated all events will be held in Arena Room Aire, ACC Liverpool.

In Conversation with Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP

with Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Secretary of State for the Home Department

Discussion between Shabana Mahmood and Patrick Maguire (Chief Political Correspondent, The Times) on her new role as Home Secretary.

In Conversation with Luke Pollard MP, In Association with Chatham House

with Luke Pollard MP, Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry

Defence minister Luke Pollard joins Bronwen Maddox (CEO, Chatham House) to discuss Britain’s position in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

In partnership with Chatham House

The Political and Economic Need to Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis

with Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury

This panel will discuss the need to support families through cost-of-living pressures and which measures are the most suitable.

Designed by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

How Business Can Help to Deliver Labour’s Growth Mission

with Rt Hon James Murray MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury

This panel will discuss how government and business can work together to deliver sustainable economic growth for the UK.

In partnership with LCCI

In Conversation with Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP and Julia Gillard

with Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Discussion between Wes Streeting and Julia Gillard (Chair, Wellcome Trust) on his plans for the NHS and the wider political climate.

In partnership with Wellcome Trust

Labour Together and IPPR Drinks Reception

with Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Join Labour Together and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) for a drinks reception reflecting on day one of Labour Party Conference.

In partnership with Teneo

By invitation only

Monday 29th September

Unless otherwise stated all events will be held in Arena Room Aire, ACC Liverpool.

Private Roundtable: Delivering the UK Life Sciences and NHS 10 Year Plan

with Steve Yemm MP, Labour Party Champion for Biotechnology

Invitation-only roundtable for politicians and industry representatives to discuss the UK Life Sciences and NHS 10 Year Plan.

In partnership with ABPI

By invitation only

Building for Growth: Unlocking the Economic Power of Social Housing

with Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

This panel will discuss the importance of social housing for the Government’s housebuilding targets and sustainable growth.

In partnership with Lloyds Banking Group

Delivering Growth Through AI and Workforce Transformation

with Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for AI and Digital Government

This panel discussion will focus on the potential of artificial intelligence for productivity gains and workforce transformation.

In partnership with Multiverse and Microsoft

How Broken is the Social Contract and How Do We Fix It?

with Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

This panel will explore the importance of rebuilding community cohesion and strengthening the social contract in a time of division.

In partnership with Reset Tech

Unlocking the Mid-Market Economy as the Growth Engine for the UK

with Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury

This panel will explore the importance of the mid-market economy and medium-sized businesses for driving economic growth forward.

In partnership with Natwest

Delivering 1.5 Million New Homes and Skills for Growth

with Dan Tomlinson MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury

This panel will discuss the progress and challenges of the ambitious target to build 1.5m new homes by the end of this Parliament in 2029.

In partnership with Taylor Wimpey

Unlocking Investment and Innovation in our Public Services

with Josh Simons MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office

This panel will discuss efforts to reform public services and improve efficiency outcomes, drawing on examples from the private sector.

In partnership with KPMG

Tuesday 30th September

Unless otherwise stated all events will be held in Arena Room Aire, ACC Liverpool.

Private Roundtable: Boosting Investment and Catalysing UK Growth

with Jason Stockwood, Minister of State for Investment (invited)

This private roundtable discussion will focus on how to unlock the UK’s investment potential and catalyse economic growth.

In partnership with City of London Corporation

By invitation only

In Conversation with Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP

with Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Peter Kyle and Caroline Wheeler (Political Editor, Sunday Times) will discuss Peter’s ambitions for his new role and portfolio in government.

In Conversation with Rt Hon Darren Jones MP

with Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister

Darren Jones and Beth Rigby (Political Editor, Sky News) will discuss Darren’s plans for his new roles in Government. Located in Arena Room 1A

In partnership with Visa

How the UK Leads the Next Economic and Technological Revolution

with Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

This panel will discuss how the UK can leverage its position to maximise its Invest 2035 agenda and capture a greater share of international investment.

In partnership with EY

Unlocking the Gender Dividend in Investment and Pensions

with Sarah Edwards MP, Chair of the Pensions and Growth All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)

This panel will explore the systemic economic issue of the gender gap in investment and pensions and what can be done to unlock extra investment.

In partnership with Vanguard Asset Management

How to Win an Election LIVE Podcast Recording

with Polly Mackenzie, Sally Morgan, Daniel Finkelstein and host Hugo Rifkind

Following the Prime Minister’s speech, we are hosting a live recording of ‘How to Win An Election’ by the Times, a podcast which brings together some of Britain’s most experienced political strategists.

The Growth Exchange: In Conversation and Drinks Reception

with Rt Hon Jonathon Reynolds MP, Chief Whip, and Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor

This event will begin with an In Conversation with the Chief Whip Jonathon Reynolds, followed by a reception attended by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

In partnership with TCUK and ABI

By invitation only