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Children born today will reach adulthood around 2040. What will life in the UK be like for them, according to current trajectories? What are the policy options the new Labour government has now that can change that trajectory for the better?

We hosted a drinks reception at the Labour Party Conference which explored some of the insights generated as part of Nesta’s UK 2040 Options work - exploring solutions for the biggest problems the UK faces between now and 2040.

We shared key learnings from our latest work, and tried out interactive tools aimed at supporting policymakers tasked with addressing the defining issues facing the country, from tax to economic growth, health and education.