If you're at #LPC23 join me tomorrow at 10 a.m. on how SMEs can take advantage of apprenticeships. We'll have a great discussion about barriers to apprenticeship starts, unlocking levy transfers & levy flexibility. Seema Malhotra MP Praful Nargund The New Statesman

First panel of my day is sponsored by Multiverse with Seema Malhotra MP, Doniya Soni-Clark, Jonny Ball, Monica Arino and Praful Nargund On the topic of apprenticeships for SMEs in building a high skilled and diverse workforce #LabourConference23 #lab23

Next up is The New Statesman & Multiverse debate at #Lab23 'How Can SMEs Take Advantage of Apprenticeships to Build a High-Skilled and Diverse Workforce?' Panel features Praful Nargund, Doniya Soni-Clark and Seema Malhotra MP

On apprentice voice, Doniya Soni-Clark talks about how training providers sometimes play an advocacy role for apprentices with employers, and suggests Skills England could tidy up degree apprenticeship regulation. (ESFA, OfSTED, OfS, OfQUAL etc)

Great discussion with The New Statesman Praful Nargund @donyiasc Multiverse about how we can enable SMEs to take advantage of apprenticeships. Labour will fix the failed skills legacy of the Conservatives that’s held local people, communities, businesses and our country back.

Great to be on a panel today with Seema Malhotra MP Praful Nargund and Monica Amazon.co.uk on improving apprenticeship access for SMEs. Lots of important discussions on apprentice voice, SME guidance, and devolution to combined authorities. Excited for what The Labour Party can achieve!

The New Statesman Multiverse discussion today on we get more SMEs to take up apprenticeships. SMEs are the backbone of our economy, fixing the apprenticeship system can help them thrive. Seema Malhotra MP Doniya Soni-Clark #LPC23

I've got to say that X / Twitter is no longer fit for purpose when it comes to reshuffles! Everything is all over the place

It was great to welcome the Secretary of State for Department for Education, Gillian Keegan to our offices today to talk about the future of post-16 education.

Great to chat to Seema Malhotra MP today to discuss all things apprenticeships and future of work. An hour never feels like enough ...!

It was a pleasure to host Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, at our offices yesterday! Bridget spoke to some of our apprentices about their experiences, ambitions and desire for more people to explore apprenticeships as an option for them. #NAW2024

It was great to see Bridget Phillipson yesterday and it's always such a pleasure hearing our apprentices give us their perspective

Teaching Elara the importance of democracy at 9 days old by going out to vote for Sadiq Khan and The Labour Party today!

We joined Labour Growth Group for dinner last night & heard from speakers Darren Jones MP + Peter Kyle on their vision for growth🚀 Thanks to Lola McEvoy & @chriscurtis94 at #LabourGrowth for hosting such an energy-filled evening and to the guests that joined the #Multiverse table🔵

There was a common thread running through the entirety of the Industrial Strategy - and that was the need for the right skills to propel growth. We've been working with businesses across the IS-8 sectors to boost their digital skills and get them future ready. Find out more⬇️

Just caught PM's interview on Jimmy's Jobs. His comparison of the AI wave and impact on jobs to the miner's strike was interesting. As he said, a thoughtful approach will be needed to ensure the transition is managed sensitively. Equity in this case is key!

Our message at this year's The Labour Party conference was clear and urgent: TRAIN YOUR WORKERS. As AI changes how we work, this is no longer just a recommendation. It's an economic necessity. 1/5