The second conference in the series of regional events Progress is holding on the challenges of closing the “progressive deficit” in a third term will take place at the Mechanics Institute in Manchester on 19 June. Speakers will be confirmed nearer the time.

The third will be held in Newcastle in July. The series will culminate with a major conference in London on 13 November. For details of these events email [email protected] or contact Mark Day on 020 7808 7780.