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The IPT Blog is a forum for the Trust and its supporters (business people, parliamentarians and other stakeholders) to share their experiences and views. While the IPT encourages full, open and frank discussion: all views expressed on the IPT blog are those of the individual posting the message and not the IPT. The Trust operates a non-discriminatory, non-partisan and non-lobbying policy. Any offensive or inaccurate posts will be subject to editing or removal. 

 

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Dr John Pugh MP gets to grip with recycling at Associated British Port's Port of Newport

By iptadmin on 16 May 2012
Dr John Pugh ABPOn Thursday, 10 May, Dr John Pugh, Member of Parliament for Southport, spent the day at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Newport as part of his Fellowship with the Industry and Parliament Trust.

Watch Dr Pugh dismantle computer equipment for recycling.
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IPT Speaker's Reception 2012

By iptadmin on 15 May 2012
Speaker's ReceptionThe Rt Hon John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons last night (15th May) hosted a reception for the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) at Speaker’s House to mark its 35th anniversary.

The Speaker is pictured with Terry Last (Tarmac), David Oliver (Kraft Foods), Bob Keen (BAE Systems), Tony Ginty (Marks & Spencer), Mike Huggan (BOC) and Susan Tyzack (BOC).
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The Opportunities and Challenges of Social Media

By iptadmin on 10 May 2012
This IPT Policy Event discussed the role of social media in geo-politics, as well as the opportunity to use these tools for more effective and responsive action in emergencies and natural disasters. Andrew Darby reflects on some of the issues raised, including national and commercial security, the role of governments and state authorities and the impact of social media on the forthcoming Olympic Games.
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Policy Event Report: Growth, Innovation and the NHS

By iptadmin on 03 May 2012
Growth, Innovation and the NHSMartin Moore, Centre of Medicine, University of Warwick writes a report on 'Growth, Innovation and the NHS' focussing on the reform of NHS procurement systems.

Download a PDF version of the report here.
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An Intellectual Property System for the 21st Century

By iptadmin on 27 April 2012
Amanda Groom, Creative Director, The Strand Media Consultancy blogs on the recent IPT Policy Event discussing Professor Hargreaves Report on Intellectual Property.
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A Day in the Life...

By iptadmin on 23 April 2012
Andrew Bryant, Head of VAT Registration Service, HM Revenue and Customs recalls his time with Andrew Love MP as part of the Civil Service Attachment Scheme.
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Policy Event Report: Access for all to Healthcare?

By iptadmin on 03 April 2012
Access for all to Healthcare?Martin Moore, Centre of Medicine, University of Warwick reports on the recent IPT Policy Event, "Access for all to Healthcare?" addressing issues of ethnicity and health.

Download a PDF version of the report here.
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Ian Mearns MP begins IPT Fellowship with AkzoNobel

By iptadmin on 02 April 2012
Ian Mearns MPGateshead MP Ian Mearns today (Friday 30 March) began a Fellowship programme at AkzoNobel’s Felling site, which is the largest private-sector employer in the Borough of Gateshead and the company’s International Paint business headquarters.

Ian's Fellowship looks at key organisations in the North East, with a particular focus on manufacturing and skills.  The Fellowship has also included visits to Sage Gateshead and C2MUK.

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Building the New Financial Architecture

By iptadmin on 28 March 2012
Mark McConway, Business Analyst at Close Brothers makes the case for international co-operation in banking regulation as he reflects on the IPT's recent Policy Event, 'Building the New Financial Architecture'
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Policy Event Report: Why Do Silicon Valley Firms Grow So Fast?

By iptadmin on 15 March 2012
Silicon Valley ReportGareth Owen, Head of Content Development, Industry and Parliament Trust reflects on the recent Policy Event, 'Why Do Silicon Valley Firms Grow So Fast?'

Download a PDF version of the report here. 
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