Looking forward to an interesting discussion about the economic recovery from the #Coronavirus pandemic in #Bristol & #WestOfEngland @FestivalofIdeas #EconomicsFest https://twitter.com/econromesh/status/1328965161735102465

Up first, @RichardBonner says that, at the city and region, stakeholders have done a good job of working together to address the common challenges faced during the #Coronavirus pandemic #EconomicsFest

Bonner says that the plans need to be different from the 2008 austerity measures & instead put people the heart of the plans #EconomicsFest

Looking at the WECA economic recovery plan, Bonner welcomes the commitment to reskilling - meaning that people are equipped to take on the jobs of the future that will come as we recover from the #Coronavirus pandemic #EconomicsFest

Bonner also welcomes the commitment to “green and inclusive growth”. Says that the recovery is an opportunity to get all citizens involved in discussing what kind of region we want to live in, now and in the future #EconomicsFest

Discussing the work of Business West, Bonner says it is vital that the region’s high numbers of SMEs and Start-Ups are supported to survive and thrive post- #coronavirus pandemic #EconomicsFest