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 Obesity Health Alliance is supporting two Recipe for Change campaign events at party conferences to make the case for improving child health and the food we eat.
Labour Party Conference 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, Vice-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 Democrats Party Conference Panel Event: ‘What is Britain eating? A Liberal Democrat plan for food & health’
Date: Sunday 20th 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
Registration is not required, but make sure you arrive early to guarantee a seat!
The OHA will also be in attendance at Conservative, Greens and Reform Party Conference this season.
For more information about the Recipe for Change campaign, click here.