Charles Hall sat down with Jeegar Kakkad, a Director of The Tony Blair Institute, who has also served as a policy advisor to the Labour Party and trade bodies including ADS Group and Make UK.
In their conversation, they delve into the pivotal role of TBI in assisting governments to formulate policies and challenge conventional thinking. They explore the institute's recent reports advocating for fundamental changes to revitalise the UK’s capital markets and proposing reforms to the UK’s pension system to boost savings and economic prosperity.
They also explore the evolving priorities and policies for the Defence sector, the opportunities presented by AI, and the UK's Industrial Strategy.