
Economic Opportunities
Jan 16 2025
In September, the Midlands Engine team were pleased to attend the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, championing our wonderful region and our work in partnership.
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Levelling Up and Communities, Lisa Nandy MP
Discussions ranged from regional growth with Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Lisa Nandy MP, and plans for a Midlands rail hub with Shadow Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh MP, to the exceptional opportunities set out in the Midlands Investment Portfolio with Shadow International Trade Secretary, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP.
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh MP
Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
We were also delighted to welcome to our partnership stand Shadow Secretary for International Development, Preet Kaur Gill MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, Taiwo Owatemi MP, Shadow Levelling Up Minister, Alex Norris MP, Opposition Deputy Chief Whip, Lillian Greenwood MP – and Chair of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Darren Jones MP
Shadow Minister for Levelling Up, Alex Norris MP
The conference also marked an opportunity to catch up with regional partners and parliamentarians, including Midlands Engine APPG members Lord Coaker and Steve McCabe MP, and recently elected member for Birmingham Erdington, Paulette Hamilton MP.
Paulette Hamilton, MP for Birmingham Erdington
Economic Opportunities
Jan 16 2025
Green Growth
Feb 3 2025
Energy security has never been more urgent. In recent years, the UK has seen escalating challenges, from global geopolitical crises to rising energy prices. It is the Midlands, home to innovative industries and a strong manufacturing base, that is playing a major role in tackling these issues with the recent launch of the Midlands Engine Energy Security White Paper.
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Feb 4 2025
Since December last year and throughout January, the Midlands Engine Partnership has led a series of Cluster deep dives - exploring the investment potential of some of the biggest clusters in our region - from aerospace to health technology.
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