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Zoe Billingham

Liverpool

Director, IPPR North at IPPR

Director @IPPRNorth in Manchester. Economist. Regional policy. Commissioner @UK_2070. Former HM Treasury. Views my own. Now @ https://t.co/eAeDRAfHy3.

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  • 2 months ago | techuk.org | Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham

    I've spent my career working with tech companies and clients, so have often been the only woman in the room — a stark reminder of the industry's gender imbalance. That said, I’ve been lucky enough to work with many men who have been incredibly supportive - mentoring, advocating, and creating opportunities that helped me grow in my career.

  • Oct 30, 2024 | lbc.co.uk | Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham

    Reeves made some wise choices in the Budget but we’re only just facing up to the investment needed for the future As a country, we’re only just facing up to the investment needed to rebuild and face the future. Picture: Getty By Zoë Billingham With a challenging fiscal backdrop, the UK’s first woman Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made some wise, level-headed calls at the government’s Budget today.

  • Oct 17, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham

    INVESTMENT We might be about to hit a sweet spot on regional growth Zoë Billingham says not only do our mayors and local leaders hold many of the levers of growth – be that transport or skills – but they hold the insights as to which types of economic development work best, where and why. By By Zoë Billingham | 17 October 2024 SHARE For those of us working around the country, the need for both public and private investment is clear.

  • Aug 14, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham

    DEVOLUTION Mayors offer 'key' to Government's central mission What a difference a month can make. With just over four weeks since the General Election we‘ve seen the new Government delve deeper into the devolution agenda and expand its reach. The mayoral model is starting to mature. As communication channels formalise, we are starting to move away from governance by WhatsApp.

  • Jul 4, 2024 | westenglandbylines.co.uk | Roz Savage |Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham |Martin Broomfield

    Recently we requested opinion pieces from election candidates. Last week we published 2 contributions from election candidates in the North Cotswolds on the problems faced by their area. Now, on election day we are following this up with the South Cotswolds candidates who responded to our invitation. Many of the same concerning themes are in evidence. NB West England Bylines takes a keen interest in the election but is not advocating voting for any any one party.

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Zoë Billingham
Zoë Billingham @zoe_billingham
16 May 25

Great to speak to Sascha for @politico podcast on who owns the North. When you agree with both @joshsimonsmp & @BenHouchen on the need to shake up government investment rules so the North gets its fair share (let alone catch up cash) you know it’s time to make it happen…

Sascha O'Sullivan
Sascha O'Sullivan @saschaosullivan

🎙️ NEW ep. Who (politically) owns the North now? & inside Labour vs Reform @joshsimonsmp @Lola__McEvoy @Jonathan_Hinder @BenHouchen @mattwarman @zoe_billingham_ https://t.co/6EMooBN1oH

Zoë Billingham
Zoë Billingham @zoe_billingham
15 May 25

RT @wearenewlocal: Don’t miss out on #StrongerThings 2025! 🌟 Meet and connect with the community power movement 🌟 Hear from @zoe_billingh…

Zoë Billingham
Zoë Billingham @zoe_billingham
1 May 25

Great to see the northern mayors take Northern Arc plans to Westminster…

That's TV Manchester
That's TV Manchester @ThatsManchester

"We are closing the north-south divide!" The Greater Manchester Mayor @AndyBurnhamGM and Liverpool City Region Mayor @LCRMayor spoke with Treasury ministers and MPs to call on them to back proposals for investment into a Northern Arc plan. https://t.co/lGPysDgz9W