Labour Party conference formally started at 11am on the Sunday but since I was not a delegate, I was able to go for a run in the morning around Sefton Park (which is near my hotel room). I once again left it too late to book accommodation nearer …Read more…
Labour Party Conference Fringe 2024 ‘A new deal for working people – how will investors react?’
Labour Party Conference Fringe 2024‘A new deal for working people – how will investors react?’Sunday 22 September, 12.30 – 13.30, Room 6, Liverpool ArenaSPEAKERS · Liam Byrne MP, Chair, Business and Trade Select Committee and Chair, Globa…Read more…
SAVE THE DATE – Social protection for garment workers, 21 May, 3pm UK / 4pm CET
“Please join the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) and IndustriALL Global Union for a one-hour investor webinar on 21 May at 3pm UK/4pm CET, when we will explore the Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) for r…Read more…
Launch of Labour Rights Investor Network
Launch
of Labour Rights Investor Network coincides with event at US Department of LaborThe Labour
Rights Investor Network (LRIN) is a global initiative
that brings together asset managers, asset owners and investment service
providers c…Read more…
‘How can we put an end to greenwashing? LAPFF & Smith Institute Fringe at Labour Conference 2023
This is my presentation to this fringe. Hat tip Paul Hunter from PRIC for excellent speech notes. “Thank you Clive. I am delighted to be here in Liverpool and looking forward to today’s discussion. I am John Gray, I’m councillor in Newham, I’m ch…Read more…
Labour Party conference 2023 – Sunday
Today started off with a gentle 2.5 mile jog along the Mersey then back again. At 12.30 I took part in a well attended, lively panel organised by the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum on “Green washing” which I will post on later. I a…Read more…
Labour Party Conference 2023 – Saturday
Today, after my Newham Councillor surgery, I travelled to Liverpool for the 2023 Labour Party conference. I had to go into the conference office (yet again) to pick up my credentials since they had not arrived by post. Since this is my 3rd L…Read more…
How can we put an end to greenwashing? Labour Party Conference fringe meeting – Sunday 8 October, 12.30-1.30 Room 25, Liverpool ACC
CHAIR
· Clive Betts MP, Chair Parliament Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Committee
SPEAKERS
· Baroness Blake of Leeds, Lords Spokesperson
Energy and Net Zero…Read more…
10th anniversary collapse of Rana Plaza garment factory Bangladesh: 1100 dead
Webinar on Global Company–Trade Union Agreements: A proxy for regulatory compliance & due diligenceAs someone who has worked on and off in the borough for 30 years (I was there today) and been a trade union representative for most of this time…Read more…
Local authority pension fund investment in affordable housing
This meeting of the APPG for “Local Authority Pension Funds was focused on local authority pension fund investment in social and affordable housing. To address the issue and whether there is a case for doing more, the event heard from four speakers: Cl…Read more…
Investors call for a Say on Climate
LAPFF, Sarasin & Partners, CCLA and Ethos Foundation write to the FTSE All-share urging AGM vote on climate action plans Last week the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF), Sarasin & Partners LLP, CCLA and Ethos Foundation wrote to …Read more…
Local authority pension fund investment in affordable housing: is there a case for doing more?
I am speaking at this virtual event and looking forward to debating this key topical issue. Can local authority pension funds invest in “affordable” homes and still make an appropriate return? The terms “affordable” and of course “social” housing …Read more…
The West Ham 3 John’s go for a Bulgarian
Picture of a semi outdoor meal at the relatively new Rodina restaurant in Stratford High Street on Tuesday evening. I was with former Newham Councillor (and Chair of Local Authority Pension Fund Forum) John Saunders and my West Ham Ward Councillo…Read more…
Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) Annual Conference 2022: Day 1
Last week I went to the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) Annual 3 day Conference in Bournemouth. I have been one of the Joint Vice Chairs for the past 3 years and an active participant in LAPFF both as a trade union pension rep and a Co…Read more…
Mining and Human Rights: LAPFF Chair Returns from Brazil Tailings Dam Trip
Check out this press release by the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (I am Joint Vice Chair) on the recent visit by our Chair to Brazil. Many thanks to Doug and our engagement partners, PIRC, for all their work during this important visit. Some …Read more…
Employment Injury Insurance for Garment Workers in Bangladesh – Social Protection in Action
Next week I am moderating this virtual webinar for investors on “Social protection for garment workers”. If you are involved in pensions please ask your trustees/pension committee/board members, fund managers and financial advisors to attend. “Em…Read more…
“Levelling up net zero:How can we invest in a fair and just transition” Fringe #Lab22
This is the presentation I gave on Monday at the LAPFF/the Smith Institute fringe alongside panel speakers, Olivia Blake MP and Professor Nick Robins. Chaired by Paul Hackett. Many thanks to Paul Hunter from PIRC for speaker notes.”First for cont…Read more…
Labour Party Conference 2022 (& plug for fringe ‘Levelling up net zero: How can we invest in a fair and just transition?’)
Labour Party conference starts on Sunday in Liverpool and I am looking to being one of the two elected UNISON Labour Link delegates for Greater London. I will post when I can.However, quick plug with a different hat for a fringe I will be speakin…Read more…
LAPFF Roundtable on Socio-Economic Diversity: 23 March
Invitation: LAPFF Roundtable on Socio-Economic Diversity: 23 March @ 3pm (f you are an LGPS officer, pension committee or board member or an advisor please join us next week) Dear LAPFF members, I am writing to you to remind you of the Round…Read more…
LAPFF Conference 2021: Day One
Day One of the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum Annual (LAPFF) conference started with a welcome by our Chair, Cllr Doug McMurdo.
First item was a blended panel on the Local Government Pension Scheme APPG (all Party Parliamentary Group) report…Read more…