Norfolk Chamber’s speaker line up for the Europe: The Business Debate is nearly complete. In the lead up to the referendum, the Chamber debate has been designed to help outline the business case for staying in or leaving the EU. Both the Vote Leave and the Britain is Stronger in Europe campaigns will be represented and to help businesses decide, there will also be the un-biased views from two neutral speakers.
The speaker line up is:
Neutral:
Stephen Booth, Open Europe – Open Europe is the award-winning EU policy think tank, who are committed to reforming the European Union. Stephen has written on EU regulation, justice and home affairs and EU aid policy. He also holds a degree in political science and was awarded the Jean Monnet Prize for his master’s degree in European studies.
Hussein Kassim, Professor at UEA – Professor Kassim is one of the world’s foremost experts on EU institutions and policies and how they affect the UK. His research interests lie in EU institutions and the relationship between the EU and it’s member states, especially the UK and ‘Europe’.
Vote Leave:
Luke Morris, Business for Britain – Luke is a Partner at Larking Gowen campaigning in his personal capacity only. He is also the Deputy Chairman, Business for Britain, East of England. Business for Britainwas formed in 2013 by 500 business leaders and in 2015 the board unanimously decided to support the Vote Leave campaign. Luke’s expertise lies in finance, corporate governance, energy, sustainability, enterprise, innovation and free-market competition
MEP Stuart Agnew – Stuart is an elected MEP for the East of England. He represents the view and interests of the region to the European Parliament. MEPs have an important role on the big issues of our times as they have the power to approve, amend or reject nearly all EU legislation. Stuart is a Norfolk farmer and an active member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, he is often speaking up for British farmers, trying to help the Committee understand the practical effects of their proposals on farmers, in the real world.
Stronger In:
MP Chloe Smith – Chloe was elected as Norwich North’s MP in 2009. She has worked hard to tackle Norwich’s problems and takes Norwich North’s needs to the heart of Westminster. Her vote in Parliament has supported improvements in the British economy – the deficit halved, employment up, lower tax for the lowest earners – which have helped thousands back at home in Norwich. Chloe grew up in Norfolk and lives in Norwich
We are just waiting for the official representative for Britain is Stronger In campaign to be confirmed.
The Chamber’s host and facilitator for the debate will be Nick Conrad from BBC Radio Norfolk.
The debate is open to members and non members and promises to be lively and interesting and should answer the business community’s more pressing questions. To book your place click here.
