I would like to thank the Yorkshire Building Society for hosting TheCityUK Policymaker Roundtable discussion last Friday. I opened the event by talking about the state of play in parliament and how this would impact on things in the region over the coming years. Then I took part in the ensuing conversation with councillors and business leaders, talking about industry in Yorkshire and the Humber, Brexit, social mobility and economic benefits to the young people in Leeds. It was great to see the consideration some of the prominent members of our community have for ensuring financial services serve the real economy, of both individuals and businesses.