Oliver Coppard

Sacha Romanovitch, Chief Executive of Fair4All Finance and Chair of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, and Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, dive into the crisis of economic inactivity affecting nearly 9 million in the UK. They explore the alarming rise of long-term illness and its impact on health inequities. The discussion highlights initiatives like 'Working Win' and innovative community health programs in South Yorkshire. Together, they emphasize the importance of supportive environments and collaboration across sectors to rejuvenate local economies.

Gary Stevenson, a former trader and economics commentator fighting inequality, teams up with Oliver Coppard, Labour Mayor of South Yorkshire focused on regional development. They discuss the recent controversial classification of protest groups and its implications for free speech. Stevenson shares insights on addressing economic inequality and the challenges of the Labour government's first year. Coppard reflects on the urgent financial pressures faced by local councils while advocating for new funding strategies to support communities.