How Britain as a Life Sciences Superpower can Deliver for Patients

28th September 2026

10:30 – 11:30

Room 4A, Liverpool Experience Campus (formerly ACC)

As global competition for life sciences investment intensifies,the UK is strengthening its offer to improve patient access by attracting innovation and support NHS adoption.This session explores how the UK compares internationally,recent progress in government life sciences policy,and what more is needed to deliver for patients.

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Speakers

Michael Shanks MP

MP for Rutherglen

Minister of State, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Kim McGuinness

Mayor of the North East

Rachel Blake MP

Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster

Jack Shaw

Senior Advisor at Labour Together

Piali Das Gupta

Strategy Director: London’s Future – London Councils

Name Surname MP

Shadow Minister for Skills and Further Education

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