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My Placement Year in External Affairs at the ABI
By Callum Harrison In July, I joined the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to undertake a yearlong placement as part of my four-year Politics with Economics degree at the University of Bath. The ABI is a trade association representing a significant proportion of the UK insurance and long-term savings industry, and the public affairs team plays a central role in engaging with policymakers, parliamentarians and external stakeholders on a wide range of policy issues. Through
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Jan 264 min read
Connecting the National Youth Strategy with I Have A Voice
By Serena Kelly The government has launched Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy – the first national plan for young people in over 20 years. It recognises what young people have been saying for a long time: we’re more connected and more isolated than ever; youth spaces and services have been cut back; and too many young people feel shut out of decisions about their own lives. The strategy promises that every young person will have the skills, opportunities, support,
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Dec 19, 20252 min read
Introducing one of our latest board members: Michelle Smyth!
I Have A Voice is thrilled to welcome Michelle, a senior public affairs professional with over 25 years of experience, to our board. Keep reading to learn more about Michelle. 💬 What motivated you to join the board of I Have A Voice? “I’ve been very impressed with IHAV since I first heard Rebecca speak at an event in the House of Commons several years ago. That motivated me to volunteer as a mentor, which has enabled me to engage with some fantastic young people whose d
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Oct 29, 20252 min read
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