
Sean Keyes CEO of Sutcliffe reacts to Keir Starmer Speech at Labour Party Conference
Following the PM’s speech at the Labour Party Conference 2025, Sutcliffe CEO Sean Keyes has his say.

Following the PM’s speech at the Labour Party Conference 2025, Sutcliffe CEO Sean Keyes has his say.

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On Thursday 2nd October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted the third annual Change Makers Live conference at the magnificent new home of Everton Football Club, the Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Bringing together over 100 business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and government representatives, the conference offered a day of thought-provoking discussions, insights, and collaboration during the week of the Labour Party Conference.

We are delighted that Liverpool BID Company are our Business of the Month for October 2025. Liverpool BID Company is a private, not-for-profit limited company aiming to create a thriving and vibrant Liverpool, working on behalf of 850 BID Levy Payers in Liverpool across three Business Improvement Districts: Retail & Leisure BID, Culture & Commerce BID and Accommodation BID.

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The event brought together over 400 contractor, consultant and client partners to celebrate the projects delivered through the framework and the people behind them.

The Labour Party Conference 2025, hosted for the fourth consecutive year at the ACC Liverpool, provided the perfect stage for Downtown in Business (DIB) to showcase its role as a convenor of meaningful conversations between business leaders, entrepreneurs, and senior politicians. Over the course of two days, DIB delivered a packed programme of events.

We are delighted that Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village is our Venue of the Month for October 2025. Located in Liverpool’s vibrant Paddington Village, Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village is a striking 16-floor hotel offering breathtaking views of the city centre. The property features 221 stylishly designed rooms, each fully equipped to ensure an ideal stay for both business and leisure travellers.

We are delighted that Sutcliffe are our ‘Business of the Month’ for October 2025. This October, Sutcliffe proudly celebrates 40 years in business. Since its founding in 1985, the Liverpool-headquartered engineering consultancy has grown into a multi-disciplinary practice with offices in Manchester, London and North Wales, delivering projects that have shaped communities across the UK.

As Liverpool rolls out the red carpet for Labour Conference attendees, what can the government do to help the city’s vibrant hospitality sector? Regional hotelier Steven Hesketh calls for a new LIPA-style hospitality school, better regulations and a dedicated Minister of Hospitality….

Leading integrated communications agency PLMR is delighted to be bringing the PLMR Policy Hub back to Labour Party Conference for 2025.

Liverpool agency creates emotive brand awareness campaign celebrating one of Europe’s leading children’s hospitals.