Lisa Nandy MP – Power Hour, John Smith Centre
Published: 4 April 2023
Event recording, Policy briefing
On Thursday March 9 2023, the John Smith Centre proudly hosted Lisa Nandy MP as part of our Power Hour series looking at key women in public life.
Lisa has written a new book, ‘All In: How We Built A Country That Works’ looking at the problem of civil and economic powerlessness in the UK, and how this has impacted towns and smaller communities. In the book, she argues that communities should have more control to address issues that matter to them.
Lisa was elected the MP for Wigan in 2010, the first female MP for the seat. She has held various role in the shadow cabinet and is currently the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Lisa joined Centre Director, Kezia Dugdale in conversation about why she decided to stand as an MP, why she thinks greater economic powers should be devolved locally and the importance of working with political opponents.
First published: 4 April 2023