Today, we have a special guest: Allen Simpson, Deputy CEO of UKHospitality, the leading organisation for the £140bn hospitality sector. Allen's expertise in politics and economic development makes him an invaluable guest. After our conversation, I felt enlightened and relaxed, which is usually rare when discussing politics around election time. A bit about our guest, Allen has an impressive background. From 2018 to 2023, he was with London & Partners, serving as Managing Director of Strategy and Operations and later as Interim Chief Executive. He played a crucial role in London's recovery post-pandemic. Prior to that, Allen led Barclays Bank's business finance policy team, focusing on trade, SMEs, and scale-ups. He also advised the CEO and Chairman of the London Stock Exchange during the financial crisis. Allen has held various government roles and was Labour's parliamentary candidate in Maidstone and the Weald in 2015 and 2017. Visit UKHospitality to find out more. Download your FREE copy of the Fish & Tips E-Book and boost your business today.  Join the discussion on the Ceres Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Sponsor -> Ceres Natural Degreaser 📮Join the Ceres email list to keep updated and get monthly offers. 📧 To send your feedback or suggest a guest, email The Ceres Podcast at [email protected]