Dear John, 

Party Conference events are some of the best opportunities to get our ideas to fix our broken financial system on our politicians’ agendas. The Conservative Party’s had some bad press recently after its “bankers’ budget” - so now’s a good time to rally their support for a modern banking system that works for the majority. [1] We believe we’ve got the ideas they need.

On Tuesday afternoon we’ll be in Birmingham to host “How can we make the future of finance work for Britain?” - a panel debate with John Glen MP, Martin Kearsley, the head of banking at the Post Office, our director Fran Boait and chair Izabella Kaminska. [2] We’re inviting everyone who can’t make it in person to share a question for the panel.

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Click this link to tune in between 3.00 - 4.30pm on Tuesday 4th October: https://youtu.be/LD5ggbd23-0

Digital innovation is not only changing the way we make payments, but it also has the potential to transform the wider financial system. This presents huge opportunities for Britain’s economy, as well as risks.

New forms of digital money have captured the public imagination, with cryptocurrencies claiming to offer alternatives to the banking system. Meanwhile, existing national currencies, from the US Dollar to the Chinese Yuan are being digitised through central bank digital currencies. How do we make sure they’re developed in a way that works for everyone?

People must have the freedom to choose between digital and traditional payment options like cash, which millions still rely on. The Conservative Party has taken welcome steps to protect access to cash, but how can we integrate the vital role played by notes and coins, as well as in-person banking services, into a fairer economy of the future?

We’d love for you to join us for this event in any way you can.

We’ll be live streaming the event on our YouTube channel. Click this link to tune in between 3.00 - 4.30pm on Tuesday 4th October: https://youtu.be/LD5ggbd23-0

Thank you for all you do,

Rachel and the Positive Money team

Notes:

[1] A bankers' budget - Positive Money

[2] How can we make the future of finance work for Britain? Tickets, Tue 4 Oct 2022 at 15:00 | Eventbrite

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