The 2024 election saw Scottish Labour gain 37 of the 57 Scottish seats in the House of Commons and the party's leader, Anas Sarwar, hailed it as a 'historic day for Scotland and for the entire UK'.
Scotland is crucial to the policy and politics of the whole of the UK, and Scottish Labour now has a loud voice in the debates to come. From energy to planning and from devolution to the fortunes of the Labour government, many of the challenges and opportunities that policymakers and industry face can be found in Scotland.
The New Statesman has been running party conference fringe events for more than 15 years, and we are delighted to be holding events at this year's Scottish Labour Conference in Glasgow. Join us on the 21st and 22nd February as we examine the future of energy and housing policy in Scotland.
No other partnered event will get you as close to the biggest names and most important conversations in Scottish Labour politics as the New Statesman fringe programme will this year.
Our events will take place just outside the conference secure zone, so you will not need a pass to attend. Register for free here.
Upcoming sessions
Friday 21st February, 16:00-17:00
‘Scotland’s housing shortage: How can we begin to deliver on providing quality homes that will support local communities and unlock Scotland’s potential for growth?’ in association with Hallam Land
Martin Whitfield MSP
Sally Thomas
Dr. John Boyle
Gary Smith
Chris Deerin
Parliamentary Business Manager, Scottish Labour
Chief Executive of Scottish Federation of Housing Association
Director of Research & Strategy,
Rettie
Executive Director,
Hallam Land
Scotland Editor,
New Statesman
Saturday 22nd February, 09:00-10:00:
‘GB Energy delivering for Scotland: How can it achieve its aims?’ in association with EnBW.
Michael Shanks MP
Megan Corton Scott
Dr. Simone Gasperin
Damien Zachlod
Chris Deerin
Minister for Energy
Deputy Director, Labour Climate and Environment Forum
Associate Fellow, IPPR
Managing Director,
EnBW Generation UK
Scotland Editor,
New Statesman
Please note that spaces are limited, and once all of them are allocated, they will no longer be available.
Please register for free here.
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