Our most popular event series is back!
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK is pleased to be closing the year with a much anticipated edition of our Meliá Business Breakfast series – the first since the Labour government came into power following the general election in the summer.
The first Labour Minister to join us for this series will be Ms. Catherine West, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
The topics to be covered by the Minister include:
- Stability
- Investment
- EU Reset (reform): Broader EU relationship reset
- UK Export Finance Cover and support to buyers
- Inward investment
- UK contribution to Spanish growth
- FCDO network and Chambers of Commerce
The talk will be followed by a Q&A session, prior to the opportunity to network with other guests over a light breakfast.
This event is hosted by the stunning Meliá White House hotel, Patrons of the Spanish Chamber.
Date & Time: Tuesday 10th December, 8:00 (for an 8:30 start) – 9:30
Location: Meliá White House | Albany St | London NW1 3UP
This event is free for Members of the Spanish Chamber.
About the Minister:
Catherine West MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Catherine West was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 9 July 2024. Since 2015 she has been the Labour MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet. Catherine studied modern languages and social work at the University of Sydney, before earning a Master’s degree in Chinese studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.
Before entering politics, Catherine was a social worker. She also worked with refugees in London during the Balkans crisis from 1998 to 2000.
Catherine was leader of Islington London Borough Council from 2010 to 2013. Catherine held shadow minister roles for Asia and the Pacific (2021 to 2024), Europe and the Americas (2020 to 2021), Sport (2020), and Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (2015 to 2017). Catherine was previously a member of the International Trade Select Committee (2017 to 2018) and the Foreign Affairs Select Committee (2018 to 2019).
