#ConventionoftheNorth

Photo of Angela Rayner giving her keynote speech at the Convention of the North.

"Never stay in your lane. Don’t be quiet. Push down the barriers.”..Angela Rayner

Great speech yesterday by the Deputy Prime Minister at the #conventionofthenorth #COTN25

Great to be here at #ConventionoftheNorth for speech by Angela Rayner.

Strong cross party concensus making renewed commitment to single settlements for @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social, @lcrmayor.bsky.social, @southyorksmca.bsky.social & @kimmcguinness.bsky.social

A warm welcome to everyone attending the #ConventionOfTheNorth on our #Preston Campus today 👋

#COTN25

Our team is on the way to the Convention of the North! We're excited to represent the VCFSE sector, championing the vital role of communities in shaping the North’s future. See you there! #ConventionOfTheNorth #VCFSE

We're in sunny Preston for #ConventionOfTheNorth and kicking things off this afternoon at the innovation policy session, which focuses on the North's innovation strengths and the important role it can play in driving economic growth.

How Northern universities are pushing forward AI - N8 Research Partnership Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries and enhancing lives worldwide, and universities across the North of England are playing an increasingly key role in this transformation.

As #ConventionOfTheNorth begins, our director @annettebramley.bsky.social takes a look at how the North and its universities are playing an increasingly important role in the AI revolution #COTN25 www.n8research.org.uk/how-northern...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/27/westminster-britain-future-north-england?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Westminster be warned - Britain’s future will be decided in the north. Get on the right side of that.

A timely opinion piece by Andy Burnham as people gather in Preston today and tomorrow for the #ConventionOfTheNorth #COTN25. See you there?

#HeadNorth

Pic of me on train heading to Preston in beenetwork branded cap and with beenetwork badge!

Photo of my train ticket Manchester to Preston

Leaving sunny Greater Manchester for sunny Lancashire for the #ConventionOfTheNorth.

Suitably branded for two days talking about the key policy & gamechangers we are all pushing for in the North. 🐝

To include a truly connected North through a transformed rail system! 🚆

#COTN25 See you there?!

Myself and @vsnw.bsky.social colleagues have signed up to attend the #ConventionoftheNorth in Preston in Feb. Looking forward to seeing what's on the agenda, the line-up and to represent and advocate for the #VCFSE sector in the North West 💪
@vsnwescadale.bsky.social @emlounewman.bsky.social