Join us on Wednesday, 12th February for a discussion of Foreign Direct Investment with Lord Harrington.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the international purchase of assets. Capital from other countries gets invested by multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals into Britain, as they look to do business here. It's a vital element of any globalised economy. But the UK lags 16.6% behind its peers on this front! How can we rectify this, making Britain an internationally competitive place to do business and attracting FDI to this country? Come and discuss the intersection between domestic and international economics with us!
The Rt. Hon. the Lord Harrington of Watford is a cross-bench life peer in the House of Lords. He was the Conservative MP for Watford from 2010–19. In March 2022 he was appointed Minister of State for Refugees, in charge of coordinating the UK's response to the refugee crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In November 2023, he published the Harrington Review of Direct Foreign Investment.
Doors open at 6pm for a sharp 6.30pm start. There will be a 15-minute address by Lord Harrington followed by 10–15 minutes of audience Q&A.
Housekeeping:
Date: Wednesday, 12th February 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00pm (no earlier - come rain or shine!)
Where: 23 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3DJ
Refreshments provided 🍷