Conservative Party Conference Fringe: Impact of COVID-19 on the Northern Powerhouse: One year on
| Dates: | 5 October 2021 |
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| Times: | 14:30 - 15:30 |
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| What is it: | UK conventions being attended |
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| Organiser: | Policy@Manchester |
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| Speaker: | Clare Fallon (Chair), Dr Luke Munford, Henri Murison, Damian Waters |
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This panel is part of Policy@Manchester’s activity at the Conservative Party Conference Fringe. It is taking place outside the secure zone and no pass is required to attend. If you are interested in watching an online livestream of the event rather than attending in person please contact policy@manchester.ac.uk for details
Last year, a landmark report from the Northern Health Science Alliance found that 57.7 more people per 100,000 died in the Northern Powerhouse, relative to the rest of England, between March and July 2020. A recent follow-up report, created in partnership with Policy@Manchester, has shown disproportionately negative health and economic outcomes throughout the pandemic.
As the Government seeks to ‘level up’ Britain’s cities, counties and regions, it is more important than ever to understand how these impacts have been felt in the Northern Powerhouse and what that means for the challenges and possibilities for productivity, growth and wellbeing in the post-pandemic UK. The University of Manchester’s Dr Luke Munford, author of both reports, will share his findings, alongside insight and analysis from leading policymakers.
Speakers
Clare Fallon (Chair)
Role: North of England Correspondent
Organisation: ITN/Channel 4 News
Dr Luke Munford
Role: Lecturer in Health Economics
Organisation: The University of Manchester
Henri Murison
Role: Director
Organisation: The Northern Powerhouse Partnership
Damian Waters
Role: Regional Director (North West)
Organisation: Confederation of British Industry
Travel and Contact Information
Find event
Upper Hall
Friends' Meeting House
6 Mount St
Manchester
