Made in Britain has rounded off its tour of political conferences across the UK this autumn by exhibiting at the recent Conservative Party conference in Manchester, with the trade body networking with key figures in the party, including the Shadow Chancellor and party chair.
Taking place between Sunday 5th and Wednesday 8th October at Manchester's Central Convention Complex, the four-day event saw delegates and members of the Conservative Party brush shoulders with key stakeholders and business leaders across the country, including Made in Britain.
Our trade stand provided us with an invaluable opportunity to speak directly with politicians, celebrate the manufacturing innovation of our 2,200 members and showcase the tireless work that goes into making British manufacturing the powerhouse it is in 2025.
Some of the Conservative delegates who came to see us at the Made in Britain stand included Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride, party chair Kevin Hollinrake, New Forest West’s Desmond Swayne, South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith, Broadland and Fakenham’s Jerome Mayhew, and Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire Dame Harriett Baldwin.
Visitors to the stand were shown an interactive map of the UK, pointing out the incredibly wide scope Made in Britain has across the country, thanks to our varied base of member companies. Importantly, we highlighted the often underappreciated work that goes on within British manufacturing because, as we all know, even the smallest cog in a machine plays a vital role in ensuring it runs smoothly.
Made in Britain’s CEO John Pearce said: “Our attendance at the Conservative Party conference offered us a unique opportunity to liaise with prominent figures of the party, from shadow cabinet members to MPs whose constituencies hold key manufacturing prowess in the UK.
“As an organisation that is exclusively focused on the betterment of British manufacturing, we will work across the aisle of British politics to connect our members with key stakeholders and provide them with the best outcomes when it comes to securing contracts, as well as supporting the local and national economy.”
The Conservative Party conference is the last of Made in Britain’s three visits to political conferences, having previously been to the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth, and the Labour Party’s event in Liverpool across September and early October. It formed part of the trade body’s national tour of events, which also included the Rail Forum and Sustainable Trade & Production Expo, where Made in Britain promoted its official trademark and the products made by its 2,200 members.
The final stop on Made in Britain’s tour will be the hosting of our 2025 Impact Awards, taking place at the Bank House Hotel in Worcester on Wednesday 5th November. View the shortlist of finalists across all our award categories.
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