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Battle of the Thinktanks: Beyond Austerity

Battle of the Thinktanks
Dates:29 October 2013
Times:14:00 - 16:00
What is it:Exhibitions
Organiser:Policy@Manchester
How much:Free
Who is it for:University staff, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public, Post 16
Speaker:Ed Cox, James Plunkett, Ed Boyd, Duncan Exley
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Join us for a Battle of the Thinktanks debate on the state of the nation in 2020. Looking beyond the current era of austerity, this event will explore what government might look like in less turbulent times. Watch leading UK thinktanks IPPR North, Resolution Foundation, Centre for Social Justice and the Equality Trust battle it out.

Price: Free

Speakers

Ed Cox

Role: Director

Organisation: IPPR North

  • http://www.ippr.org/staff-profiles/58/571/ed-cox

James Plunkett

Role: Director of Policy and Development

Organisation: Resolution Foundation

  • http://www.resolutionfoundation.org/us/our-team/29/

Ed Boyd

Role: Deputy Policy Director

Organisation: Centre for Social Justice

  • http://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/about-us/team/ed-boyd

Duncan Exley

Role: Executive Director

Organisation: Equality Trust

  • http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/about-us/people

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