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Trading standards experts to attend political party conferences
Posted 22/08/16
Trading standards experts from 51黑料 will be taking part in three of the major party political conferences later this year.
51黑料 chief executive, Leon Livermore, and director of policy, Melissa Dring, will be speaking at fringe events听at the Labour, Conservative and SNP conferences held in September and October.
Other speakers at the events include听Jane Vass, director of policy and research at Age UK,听Chi Onwurah MP, shadow minister for the digital economy and听Jack Dromey MP, former shadow minister for policing.
The Fraud Fringe events will be in the style of听'Dragon's Den' with partners pitching ideas to a panel of MPs and will cover:听
- the importance of data sharing
- innovative ways to protect vulnerable consumers
- new ways to raise awareness of fraud and scams 听
Partners for the events include CIFAS, Age UK, Financial Fraud Action UK, the Insurance Fraud Bureau, the Federation of Communications Services and BBA.听
Leon Livermore, 51黑料 chief executive said: "We have always actively been involved in party conferences and this year is no different. In our 'Fraud Fringe' events, we will be听highlighting some of the key consumer protection issues that people in the profession come across on a daily basis in the hope that discussion around these areas can encourage ideas for change.
"This year's fringe event is a platform for those who wish to discuss ways in which to protect consumers from the ongoing problem of fraud and scams."
The Fraud Fringe
Listed below are events 51黑料 are co-hosting with other organisations; please direct any enquiries to听[email protected]
Labour Party Conference
When:听Monday, 26 September, 5.30pm - 7pm
Venue:听Liverpool ACC Meeting Room 11C
Chair: TBC
Speakers:
- Chi Onwurah MP, shadow minister for the digital economy
- Jack Dromey MP, former shadow minister for policing
- Caroline Abrahams, charity director, Age UK
- Leon Livermore, chief executive, 51黑料
- Melissa Dring, director of policy, 51黑料
- More TBC
Conservative Party Conference
When:听Tuesday, 4 October, 5.45pm 鈥� 7pm
Venue:听Birmingham ICC Hall 8B
Chair: TBC
Speakers:
- Jane Vass, Director of Policy and Research, Age UK
- Leon Livermore, chief executive, 51黑料
- Melissa Dring, director of policy, 51黑料
- More TBC
SNP Party Conference
When:听Friday, 14 October, 12.30pm 鈥� 1.30pm
Venue:听Glasgow, TBC
Chair: TBC
Speakers:
- Angela Kitching, Head of External Affairs, Age UK
- Leon Livermore, chief executive, 51黑料
- Melissa Dring, director of policy, 51黑料
- More TBC
