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North of England & Northern Powerhouse Speakers
The future of The North of England. George Osborne’s Northern Powerhouse is a controversial idea that divides opinions. Specialist Speakers lined up both for and against the Chancellor speak on jobs, training, housing, the NHS and the development of transport including Trans-Pennine rail electrification and HS2. Regional devolution is coming – beginning with with ‘Devo-Manc’ in Greater Manchester, soon to be followed by other regions including the North East. Speakers explain how the changes are not only important for The North, explaining and forecasting the implications for the whole of the United Kingdom.
Phillip Blond
Leads award-winning think-tank ResPublica. Internationally recognised thinker whose work has enormous policy & practical impact across European politics.... [more]
David Blunkett
David Blunkett became one of very few blind MPs to reach the front bench and Cabinet, previously chairing the Labour Party nationally and managing education and employment in Tony Blair's first government. ... [more]
Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is the bestselling author of The Lost Continent, Mother Tongue, Neither Here Nor There, Made in America, Notes From a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, Notes From a Big Country, Down Under and, most recently, A Short History of Nearly Ev... [more]
Brendan Foster
Brendan Foster is a former Olympic athlete and world record holder. Having successfully crossed the boundary between sport and business, he founded and heads an eminent sports marketing company and is a respected sports commentator and conference spe... [more]
Nigel Harris
Nigel Harris, speaker on all things railway and Managing Editor and Events Director of RAIL magazine... [more]
Wayne Hemingway
Hemingway's extensive humour and no-nonsense style have impressed audiences in over 30 countries. His mission is to deliver messages that inspire and improve the daily effectiveness of each and every member of the audience, making them more product... [more]
Bill Jamieson
Former Executive Editor of the Scotsman Newspaper and Economics Editor of the Sunday Telegraph. He remains a regular commentator for BBC and news press. ... [more]
David Olusoga
Historian, broadcaster and film-maker currently presenting a major landmark series for BBC 2 entitled A Black History of Britain.... [more]
George Osborne
Former United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer, editor of the London Evening Standard. ... [more]
Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley's books on science and technology have sold over a million copies, been translated into 30 languages and won several awards. ... [more]
Jonathan Straight
Innovator, master-entrepreneur, brand-builder and philanthropist. Jonathan Straight is an authentic success story and role model to young entrepreneurs.... [more]
Stephen Waddington
One of the top five most influential people working in social media in the UK. Chief Engagement Officer of international PR firm Ketchum and author of five books including Brand Anarchy and #BrandVandals... [more]
Carole Walker
BBC Political Correspondent who has covered some of the biggest political stories in recent history including six general elections, the EU referendum and several wars and revolutions.... [more]
Dr Sara Walker
Sara Walker is expert on the future of renewables and innovative power generation and distribution systems.... [more]
Jonathan Warburton
One of the UK's most recognised business leaders, Jonathan Warburton speaks with authority, knowledge, and passion.... [more]
Sayeeda Warsi
One of the strongest personalities in British and European politics. A lawyer with a powerful advocacy record and very significant foreign policy experience.... [more]
Emma Wells
Global authority on British historic buildings and sites, Dr Emma Wells speaks on social history, the historic built environment, theology, art and architecture.... [more]
Christian Wolmar
Christian Wolmar is the UK's foremost writer and broadcaster specialising in transport. Although he mainly concentrates on transport matters, he covers other social policy issues and has written on a wide range of subjects from cricket to the Private... [more]
