Recipe for Change panel LPC 2025. Credit: Sustain

Recipe for Change campaign at party conferences 2026

Two years into Labour's term, with a new Prime Minister and ministerial team in place, this year is critical for engaging politicians and policy makers on our food system. The Recipe for Change campaign will be at party conferences with members and allies to make the case for improving child health and the food we eat.

Recipe for Change panel LPC 2025. Credit: SustainRecipe for Change panel LPC 2025. Credit: Sustain

News • Recipe for Change

Published: Thursday 3 September 2026

Labour Party Conference, Liverpool (28 September - 1 October 2025)


Panel event: 'Hungry for Change: Can Better Food Fix Our Health Crisis?'

Date: Sunday 27th September

Time: 13:00 – 14:00

Venue: Albert 4, Hilton Liverpool City Centre (just outside secure zone)

Chair: Dr Sonia Adesara, Co-Chair of the Fabian Society

Speakers:

  • Jim Dickson MP, MP for Dartford and Co-Chair of the APPG on Dietary Health
  • Kath Dalmeny, Chief Executive, Sustain
  • Penny Walters BEM, Food Foundation Citizen Ambassador
  • Olivia Walsham, Director of Social Policy, Public First
  • Sebastian Rees, Principal Research Fellow and Head of Health, IPPR

Liberal Democrat Party Conference, Brighton (19 - 22 September)


Panel event: 'What is Britain eating? A Liberal Democrat plan for food & health' (in partnership with Nesta)

Date: Sunday 20 September

Time: 13:45 – 14:45

Venue: Edinburgh room, DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole (outside secure zone)

Chair: Marie Goldman MP, MP for Chelmsford & Co-Chair of the APPG on Dietary Health

Speakers:

  • Andrew George MP, MP for St Ives & Member of Health & Social Care Select Committee
  • Colette Marshall, Chief Executive, Diabetes UK
  • Yusuf Shobair, Food Foundation Citizen Ambassador
  • Nika Padja, Senior Policy Manager, Nesta

Recipe for Change: Coalition coordinated by Sustain calling for an industry levy to help make food healthier.

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