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We are thrilled to welcome as our keynote speaker, Paul Olubayo, the pioneering Anti-Racism Action Plan Lead at Liverpool City Council. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Olubayo recently produced a <a href=\"https:\/\/liverpool.gov.uk\/media\/1ambvxuu\/lcc-anti-racism-strategy-and-action-plan-nov-2025-final.pdf\">landmark plan<\/a> for change in Liverpool at a moment of transformation as Merseyside confronts the urgent crises that society faces across the country, in Europe, and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The work being done in Liverpool provides leadership and inspiration, and we look forward to hearing from Mr Olubayo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will also introduce the aims and priorities of the new group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Places are limited. 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