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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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Nicky Morgan MP Visits Rolls-Royce, Derby

By iptadmin on 19 July 2012
Nicky Morgan MPNicky Morgan MP recently visited Rolls-Royce Learning & Career Development Centre as part of her Fellowship focussing on UK manufacturing.
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Trinity Laban hosts Jonathan Evans MP as part of Arts Fellowship

By iptadmin on 12 July 2012
Jonathan Evans MPJonathan Evans MP has now completed four intensive visits to Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, as part of his Cultural and Creative Industries Fellowship programme.
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Why do the Creative Industries Matter?

By iptadmin on 06 July 2012
Following a series of events that covered specific areas such as intellectual property and the role of social media, the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) tackled the broader question, ‘Why do the Creative Industries Matter?’ Amanda Groom, Creative Director at Strand Media Consultancy reflects on the issues discussed.
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Lord Sugar Talks Business and Politics at Industry and Parliament Trust AGM

By iptadmin on 03 July 2012
On 27th June Lord Sugar hosted a Question and Answer session for the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) at its Annual General Meeting on its 35th anniversary.

In the photo from left to right: Nick Maher, CEO, IPT, Lord Sugar and Baroness Harris of Richmond DL, Chairman, IPT Trustees.
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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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