It was a great pleasure to welcome the Deputy Ambassador and Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, to our Innovation Centre yesterday, 9 September. We held a discussion with civic, business, and educational organisations about forging stronger EU ties for the City and region. Strong partnerships between universities, businesses, and public institutions are essential to driving innovation and economic growth.
Visits such as this demonstrate the value of UK–EU collaboration in addressing global challenges through partnership. What’s essential is building the relationship, really understanding what our partners need rather than what is possible, and developing positive partner experiences. If we get that right, then we can have greater influence over the eventual impact, thanks to our partners who deliver that for us.