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Yesterday’s Campaign Radar panel broke down the promises made in the political manifestos, what they mean for future government and business. If you weren’t able to join us, do sign up for next week’s, where our panel returns for Campaign Radar: Will Whitehall be the same again? With Starmer’s team suggesting the “largest Whitehall shake up in decades”, our panel, with extensive Westminster experience, will break down what that could look like. How meaningful will these changes be? And how will they impact policymaking and business engagement? Join us at 12:30 on Wednesday 26th June. The panel, hosted by Managing Director Emma Dean, will share their reflections and insights and take questions from the audience: - Portland Partner, former senior civil servant and Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson Max Blain - Portland Director and former civil servant, Leena El-Refaey - Public Affairs Partner and former special advisor, Michael Stott To secure your place, please RSVP here to receive a link to the event and to submit your questions to Portland’s expert team: bit.ly/3VMLHls

Portland’s Campaign Radar series returns to decode the Conservative and Labour Party manifestos. Our expert panel, with extensive manifesto drafting and policymaking experience, will break down how (and if) promises translate into policy, what the commitments mean for business and how to influence Parties in response to the manifestos. Join us for Campaign Radar: Beyond the manifestos, the second of our online event series on Wednesday 19th June at 12pm. Hosted by Managing Director Emma Dean, the panel, Steve Morris, Portland Chairman and former advisor to Tony Blair, and Charlotte Miller, Public Affairs Partner and former special advisor, will share their reflections and insights and take questions from the audience. To register your interest, please RSVP here: bit.ly/3RrySuf

With the countdown to the General Election well underway, Portland has launched Campaign Radar, an expert series that cuts through the noise and breaks down the key political moments that matter. Following the first television debate, Portland will break down the impact of the debates, how both leaders did and the role of media and comms on the campaign so far. Join us for Campaign Radar: Cutting through the noise, the first of our online event series, on Wednesday 5th June at 12pm. To secure your place, please RSVP here to receive a link to the event 👉: bit.ly/4c2ULrP

Keir Starmer has set out his missions for government – but who are the candidates to help him deliver it? In our new ‘Starmer’s Stars’ guide we identify 30 Labour parliamentary hopefuls set to make waves in Westminster. Full report available for download now: bit.ly/3JzXWec