It was a fun evening because the results of the select committee elections had just been announced, and some of our friends and recent speakers had just become select committee chairs. In particular, our keynote speaker for the evening Chi Onwurah MP became Chair of the Digital, Innovation and Technology Select Committee; Bill Esterson MP became Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee (He popped in to the reception in a celebratory mood); Meg Hiller became Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, and Emily Thornberry became Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Election of members to select committees happens in October so we can expect them to start operating after that.

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