neweconomyfringe.org

About

The New Economy Fringe

brings together leading thinkers, campaigners and policymakers at the 2026 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to explore bold ideas for building a fairer, greener and more resilient economy. Through lively programme discussion and events, neweconomyfringe.org will create space for fresh thinking, practical solutions and new connections - inspiring action on the economic challenges facing people, communities and the country.

Leading thinkers and policymakers will contribute:

MPs and political figures

Andrea Egan, General secretary, UNISON, Andrew Lewin, MP, Clive Lewis, MP, Norwich South, Jeevun Sandher MP, Joe Powell, MP, John McDonnell MP, Jon Trickett, MP, Kate Bell, Assistant General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Matthew Brown, Preston City Council Labour Leader, Nadia Whittome, MP, Nottingham East, Richard Burgon, MP, Sarah Russell MP.

Economic thinkers and change-makers

Dr Ben Tippet, Kings College London, Isabella Weber, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value, University College London.

Leading think tanks and campaigning organisations

Sessions will be led by some of the best progressive organisations: the strategic minds and grassroots organizers shaping tomorrow's policies.

Venue Details

This event is happening at The Labour Party Conference 2026, in Liverpool. The programme of events will be held in the 'Large' and 'Institute' Meeting Rooms at the Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT, about 10 minutes walk from the secure zone.

Contact

If you'd like to get in touch about the overall event, please email us at admin@neweconomyfringe.org.

(If you want to discuss any of the specific sessions please contact the session organiser directly.)