This event is part of our regional series which is  based on the ‘new centre-ground’ theme that has been developed by Ed Miliband. This follows the launch in January of a Progress and Centre for American Progress pamphlet, authored by Liam Byrne MP, looking at different aspects of ‘the new centre-ground’ and the policies progressives around the world will need to develop in order to win reelection.

Our events will focus on some of the policy themes which are believed to constitute the new centre-ground. These are a new fiscal realism by paying down the deficit and getting people into work; a new economy creating good growth that combines both the market and smart governance; a new welfare state that drives the rate of employment; an aim to draw not just on the wealth of nations but the ‘hidden wealth of nations’; and, finally, to make taxpayers money go as far as possible in tough times.

We will be in Liverpool on the 12 April between 7- 8:30pm at The Devonshire Hotel, 293-297 Edge Lane, L7 9LD and it would be great if you could join us.

Speakers:

Luciana Berger MP – shadow environment and climate change team

Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP – former secretary of state for communities and local government

Lewis Baston  - Democratic Audit

Ruth Smeeth (chair)- NEC candidate