The Labour Party Annual Conference 2025

SME4Labour and Community Union fringe: MAKING WORK PAY FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED

Following on from the joint Community, Bectu, and Fabian Society report into the self-employed join us for a panel event discussing how we Make Work Pay for the self-employed.

Speakers:

• Alison McGovern MP, MP for Birkenhead/Minister for Employment (invited)
• Dominic Armstrong, Head of Policy & Communications – Community Union
• Phillipa Childs, Head of Bectu – Bectu sector of Prospect
• Luke Raikes, Deputy General Secretary and Research Director, Fabian Society

Chair: TBC

Tickets are free, but booking is required via https://www.sme4labour.org/making_work_pay

This event is in the secure zone, so you will need a conference pass to access it.

Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025

Time: 11:00

Location: SME4Labour POD (Arena Room - Thames), ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, England, L3 4FP

Please note: This event will be recorded for distribution through SME4Labour and its partners’ social media channels. All audience members agree to the possibility of appearing on these recordings by virtue of attending the event or participating in the event.