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Episode Synopsis
Many of the government’s objectives, including improving the performance of public services, will rely on good investment. But current plans imply investment spending plans will be tight. This event explored how the Labour government can ensure it invests well in public services.
Speakers:
Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research and the REAL Centre (Research and Economic Analysis for the Long term) at the Health Foundation
Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
Phillip Woolley, Partner at Grant Thornton UK LLP
This event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with Grant Thornton UK LLP.
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Speakers:
Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research and the REAL Centre (Research and Economic Analysis for the Long term) at the Health Foundation
Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
Phillip Woolley, Partner at Grant Thornton UK LLP
This event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
This event was in partnership with Grant Thornton UK LLP.
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