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Parliamentary Reception with Leeds & Manchester City Councils

Downtown in Business will host an exclusive parliamentary reception in association with Leeds and Manchester City Councils.

Downtown in Business will host an exclusive parliamentary reception in association with Leeds and Manchester City Councils.

The Westminster event will take place on Monday 29th January 2024 at the stunning Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons, between 1pm-4pm. 

The event will focus on the importance of cities as drivers of economic growth and feature presentations from the Leaders of Leeds and Manchester, Cllr James Lewis and Cllr Bev Craig, and the cities chief executives, Tom Riordan, and Joanne Roney.

Senior parliamentarians from West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester will be in attendance, along with cabinet and shadow cabinet Ministers.

There will be drinks and refreshments served before and after the presentations, with a good opportunity to meet and network with business leaders, MPs, and Lords from across the country.

PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED DEMAND FOR TICKETS, COMPANIES ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF TWO PLACES.

The event is FREE to attend for DIB members.

Members: contact beth.mckenna@downtowninbusiness.com to register

Non-Members: REGISTER HERE.

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