What is the Plymouth Brexit Summit?

Following the success of the 2017 Plymouth Brexit Summit, Luke Pollard MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport will host the 2018 Plymouth Brexit Summit on Friday 7 September at the University of Plymouth, Roland Levinsky Lecture Theatre from 10am – 5.30pm. The theme of the 2018 Plymouth Brexit Summit is ‘How Prepared is Plymouth and the far South West for Brexit?’. With the possibility of the UK crashing out of the EU without a trade deal, Luke wants to prompt debate in the city about how we can best prepare for the possible scenarios around Brexit.

Following the summit last year which was an election pledge for the new Plymouth MP, Luke Pollard published his 10 Brexit Principles for Plymouth, available at www.lukepollard.org. The 2018 summit will be a chance to refresh these principles and Plymouth’s policy on Brexit as businesses, trade organisations, Plymouth’s universities, the fishing industry as well as trade unions, young people and community groups come together.

Where is it?

Luke Pollard MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport will host the 2018 Plymouth Brexit Summit on Friday 7 September at the University of Plymouth, Roland Levinsky Lecture Theatre from 10am – 5.30pm.

What’s happening on the day?

The summit will feature set piece speeches on the view from Europe, Westminster and Plymouth as well discussion about the negotiations and the impact on our city. There will also be a series of interactive Q&A panels around the key planks of Plymouth’s economy, including on jobs, trade and business, the environment, fishing and farming.

Confirmed speakers to date include South West MEP, Clare Moody, representatives from Plymouth City Council, trade unions and local businesses. Chief executive of the Real Ideas Organisation, Lindsey Hall will be speaking once again. Last year Labour’s Brexit Secretary, Sir Keir Starmer QC MP joined and similar, high profile MPs have been invited once again. More details of speakers will be announced in due course.

Where can I get a ticket?

The 2018 Plymouth Brexit Summit is non-party political and is designed for Plymouth to make the most of Brexit. Invites are open with around 150 tickets available for general admission and 100 for delegates to represent regional organisations and businesses. Free tickets are available at: https://helmtickets.com/events/2198/2018-plymouth-brexit-summit.

What is the agenda on the day?

You can download a printable PDF version of the agenda by clicking this link here.