The Labour Government came into office 18 months ago promising to kickstart growth – ambition that is sorely needed after nearly two decades of poor economic performance that has left Britain as a stagnation nation. But despite a flurry of pillars, plans and policy initiatives, prospects for growth remain weak. Should the Government be bolder, move faster, change course, or try new avenues? How much progress has the Government made on its welcome aims to restore stability, boost investment and reform the economy? Should the Government be bolder on issues like planning reform, trade and labour market participation, and if so how? Are there areas where the Government risks being ‘anti-growth’? And what new ideas should it pursue? Two years on from the publication of the Resolution Foundation’s seminal book – Ending Stagnation: A New Economic Strategy for Britain – written in partnership with the Centre for Economic Performance at the LSE, and funded by the Nuffield Foundation, the Resolution Foundation is hosting a major event to take stock of Britain’s prospects for growth, and how they can improved. Following a presentation of the key highlights from major new research, we will hear from leading experts Sir John Kingman and Professor Catherine Thomas on how to really kickstart growth. The event will be open for people to physically attend, alongside being broadcast via YouTube and the Resolution Foundation website. Viewers will be able to submit questions to the panel before and during the event via Slido.
