Darren Jones MP, the newly appointed Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, has praised the UK’s fintech and AI expertise in his maiden speech.
Addressing 30 senior tech industry experts at an exclusive gathering in Westminster on 2nd September, Mr Jones emphasised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s commitment to making the UK a tech superpower. He also called on business leaders to share their expertise with lawmakers, to ensure that Britain remains a leading hub of AI and fintech innovation.
The event, chaired by Tim Flagg, Chief Executive Officer of UKAI was entitled ‘AI for Growth: Unlocking Regional Innovation in AI and FinTech’. It featured a range of speeches from key industry leaders including former Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport and UKAI Advisor, Baroness Thangam Debbonaire.
Attendee Kenny MacAulay, CEO of Acting Office, a software platform for accounting practices said: “It was encouraging to hear the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister underlining the government’s commitment to accelerating fintech and AI innovation across the UK in his maiden speech.
“Harnessing the latest digital technology is crucial for transforming the economy and empowering financial services firms and accountancy practices to achieve their potential.”
Meanwhile Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR said: “The UK’s fintech industry is set to play a crucial role in driving economic growth and we were pleased to see the Prime Minister’s Chief of giving his full backing to entrepreneurs and business owners withing 24 hours of his promotion. By embracing AI and digital transformation, the government can kick-start the economy, creating jobs and improving lives.”
