Join us for a special session with Sir Laurie Magnus as we launch our new MA Public Policy and Management course.
Overview
Ethics is a key dimension of contemporary policymaking. We are therefore delighted that Westminster's new MA Public Policy and Management is being launched with a talk which addresses such a central issue from such an expert perspective.
In this session, Sir Laurie Magnus will reflect on his work as the Prime Minister's Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.
Standards in public life and ethics in public policy have been major concerns in recent years. Tackling such concerns and the impact they have on public trust is a significant challenge. Sir Laurie Magnus, who has been the Prime Minister's Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards since being appointed by Rishi Sunak on 22 December 2022, is uniquely placed to reflect on such matters.
About the speaker
Laurie started his career as a corporate finance adviser at Samuel Montagu & Co (subsequently HSBC Investment Bank), specialising in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and restructuring, before moving into insurance and fund management. He is currently the Chair of The City of London Investment Trust plc and a senior adviser at Evercore, the investment banking group.
Laurie has also had a distinguished record of public service. This includes serving as Chair of Historic England from 2013 to 2023 and as Chair of the Heritage of London Trust since 2023.
Location
Fyvie Hall, Regent's Campus
