Reform UK Party Conference 2026 - Fringe event

In partnership with Campaign for Better Transport and Centre for Cities, we are hosting a fringe event at the Reform UK Party Conference in Birmingham titled: Unlocking the potential: the power of better transport connectivity.

The panel discussion with political leaders and policy experts will focus on how transport and devolution can deliver economic growth, contribute to decarbonisation and improve social mobility.

Chair:

  • Melanie Corcoran, Vice Chair of Urban Transport Group and Executive Director of Transport, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Speakers: 

  • Luke Campbell, Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire (invited)
  • Andrea Jenkyns, Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire (invited) 
  • Councillor Keith Prince, Leader of Havering Borough Council and London Assembly member for Havering and Redbridge
  • Andrew Carter, Centre for Cities
  • Ben Plowden, Campaign for Better Transport

UTG, CBT and Centre for Cities logos

Image credit: Nigel Farage © House of Commons/Laurie Noble

Event date
Event duration

1 hour 30 mins

Event location

National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham