Rachel Reeves Delivers Prestigious Mais Lecture with Focus on Europe, AI, and Regional Growth
At the Bayes Business School in the City of London, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the highly anticipated annual Mais Lecture. The event is expected to center on critical themes including Europe, artificial intelligence, and regional economic growth, drawing significant attention from political and financial circles.
A Storied City Institution
The Mais Lecture, established in 1978 to honor Lord Mais, a former Lord Mayor of the City of London, has become a cornerstone event in the financial district. It typically features addresses from leading politicians, central bankers, or economists, attracting a distinguished audience of senior City figures, academics, alumni, students, and media representatives.
Historic Speakers and Topics
Over the decades, the lecture has hosted notable figures discussing pivotal economic issues. In 1981, Sir Geoffrey Howe spoke on The Fight Against Inflation, while Tony Blair outlined The Economic Framework for New Labour in 1995. Bank of England governor Eddie George presented on Monetary Policy in Britain and Europe in 1997, and French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing discussed The New European Debate: The Eurozone and the Greater Europe in 2001.
Reeves Makes History with Second Appearance
Rachel Reeves is making history as the first individual to deliver the Mais Lecture twice, having previously spoken at the event in 2024. Her return underscores her influential role in economic policy debates and highlights the ongoing relevance of the topics she addresses.
