Houses of Parliament, UK. Credit: ZGPhotography | shutterstock
This year is a critical one for engaging politicians and policy makers on our food system. Sustain will be at party conferences with members and allies to make the case for a food system that is better for people, animals and our planet.
Houses of Parliament, UK. Credit: ZGPhotography | shutterstock
Check out our wrap-up blogs on these events, including:
Five food and farming stories from the Labour Party conference
and
Top five food and farming moments at this year's Conservative Party Conference
and
Liberal Democrats announce new food and farming policy
Sunday 24th September
'How the Liberal Democrats can Save Our Rivers' with River Action
Time: 19.45-21.00
Venue: Bournemouth International Centre, Durley Suite (inside secure zone)
Speakers:
Monday 25 September
'How to balance food production with delivery on environmental goals' with the Nature Friendly Farming Network
Time: 11.30-12.30
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Sandbanks Suite (outside secure zone)
Speakers:
Tuesday 3 October
'Improving the nation’s diet: how can government’s obesity policy boost the UK’s health and economy?' with Sustain, OHA, Food Foundation, Impact on Urban Health and Institute for Government
Time: 10:45-11:45
Venue: Manchester Central, Exchange 4 & 5 (Inside secure zone)
Speakers:
Sunday 8 October
‘Food, climate, nature - why farming matters’, with Labour Climate Environment Forum and Nature Friendly Farming Network
Time: 15.00-16.30
Venue: Pullman Hotel, Mersey Suite (inside secure zone)
Speakers:
Tuesday 10 October
'Recipe for Change: How can Labour use obesity policies to achieve its health mission' with Obesity Health Alliance, Food Foundation, Impact on Urban Health and the Institute for Government
Time: 10.30-11.30
Venue: ACC Liverpool, Arena Room (Inside secure zone)
Speakers:
Sunday 8 October
‘Free School Meals for all - time to invest in our children’, National Education Union
Time: 13.00-14.15
Venue: ACC Liverpool, Room 11A
Speakers:
'Unlocking children’s health and education potential through great school food', School Food Review with Biteback 2030
Time: 17.00–18.30
Venue: ACC Liverpool, Room 23 (inside the secure zone)
Speakers:
Sunday 8 October
‘Cash First is common sense: ending the need for charitable food aid', Independent Food Aid Network
Time: 17.00-18.30
Venue: Room 11C, The ACC, King’s Dock, Liverpool (inside Conference Secure Zone)
Speakers:
9 October 2023
'Health, Environment and Social Justice: Everything the Next Government Needs to Know About Pesticides', followed by a Pesticide Free Towns campaign drop-in clinic from 11-11.30am.
Time: 10am. All welcome - a conference pass is not needed for this event. Breakfast will be provided
Location: Room 10, Leonardo Hotel Liverpool - Formerly Jurys Inn, Keel Wharf, Liverpool, UK
Speakers:
Please register via the Eventbrite here.
'How will the Labour Party pivot the healthcare system to prevention' with Impact on Urban Health, British Heart Foundation and Policy Exchange
Time: 13.30-14.30
Venue: Policy Exchange Conference space (inside secure zone)
Speakers:
'Healthy people, prosperous lives: What is Labour’s plan for health and prosperity?' with Impact on Urban Health and IPPR
Time: 17:00-18.30
Venue: Museum of Liverpool, Education Area 3 - not in secure zone, all welcome.
Speakers:
Tuesday 10 October
'How would the public build a healthier Britain?' with Impact on Urban Health & More in Common
Time: 15.00 - 16.30
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Princes Suite 3 - outside secure zone
Speakers:
tbc
National Food Strategy: Launched in two parts over 2020-2021, the National Food Strategy is an independent review commissioned by government to set out a vision and a plan for a better food system.
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