We’re thrilled to give you an update on all of our exciting events we have planned for Labour Party Conference this year! 

Reception with Bond

First up is our annual drinks reception with Bond. This will be an important moment to rally continued support for good quality, poverty focused aid. The reception will explore how the Labour Party can continue to champion international development and an ethical foreign policy in Parliament, ensuring Britain is at the forefront of saving lives, and bringing freedom, security and prosperity to those who need it most. Speakers include Shadow International Development Secretary Preet Gill MP, LCID Honorary President, Liverpool West Derby Ian Byrne MP, newly elected MP for Batley & Spen Kim Leadbeater MP, and our Chair Heather Staff.

Time:  18:30 to 20:00
Date:  Sunday 26 September
Venue:  Hilton Brighton Metropole
Room:  Tyne    

In Conversation with Lisa Nandy

We are delighted to be partnering with the Coalition for Global Prosperity to co-host an event. Our event ‘In Conversation with Lisa Nandy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs’ is set to be a fascinating discussion, exploring how the Labour party can continue to champion international development and an ethical foreign policy in Parliament. 

Together both organisations share a commitment to championing Britain as a force for good around the globe and are therefore delighted to be joined by Lisa Nandy MP, who as Shadow Foreign Secretary is a vocal campaigner for the critical need for Britain to show global leadership and promote and defend human rights. The event will be an excellent opportunity to hear Lisa Nandy discuss what Global Britain means to her as she shares her expertise and explores Labour’s vision for a foreign policy fit for 2021 and beyond. 

Time:  14:00 to 15:00
Date:  Monday 27 September
Venue:  Hilton Brighton Metropole
Room:  Lancaster

Global Britain: Britain’s role in a changing world

Next up we are partnering with Oxfam and Crisis Action to host an event on humanitarian issues. This event will explore how a Labour Government should approach the UK’s foreign policy priorities, how to approach conceptions of the national interest and what this means for the UK’s relationship with the world going forward. The panel will include Wayne David MP, Shadow Middle East Minister; Hilary Benn MP; Douna Haj Ahmed, Advocacy Officer at the British Syrian Council; Roh Yakobi, Associate Fellow at the Human Security Centre; a representative from Oxfam’s Yemen office, and will be chaired by LCID Advisory Board member Alice Macdonald.

Time:  11:00 to 12:00
Date:  Monday 27 September
Venue: Holiday Inn
Room:  Arundel 2

Stronger Together for Britain in the World

Earlier that morning, LCID is co-hosting with Labour Foreign Policy Group and others an event as part of Anneliese Dodds MP’s Stronger Together policy review. The panel will discuss how a Labour government can lead a country that is self-confident on the global stage, acting with integrity, courage and consistency to deliver for the people of Britain and make the world a better place. Speakers include our Vice-Chair David Taylor, Anneliese Dodds MP, Chair of Stronger Together, Preet Gill MP, Lisa Nandy MP, Emily Thornberry MP, Co-Chair of LFPG Jessica Toale and Mariela Kohon, Senior International Officer at the Trade Union Congress.

Time:  9:00am-10:00am
Date:  Monday 27 September
Venue: Hilton Brighton Metropole
Room: Durham Hall

Human rights and corporate supply chains: how to prevent UK companies from profiting from human rights abuses abroad 

Finally, we partnering with the Labour Campaign for Human Rights (LCHR) and SME4Labour for an event on human rights and supply chains. Speakers include Shadow Asia Minister Stephen Kinnock MP, Shadow Trade Secretary Emily Thornberry MP, Mark Dearn, Corporate Justice Coalition Director, Daniel Leader from Leigh Day, and Rahima Mahmut, World Uyghur Congress UK Director.

Time:  13.30-14.30
Date:  Sunday 26 September 2021
Venue: Hilton Brighton Metropole
Room: Gloucester