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 last night, Jones underlined 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 was chaired by UKAI CEO Tim Flagg and was entitled AI for Growth: Unlocking Regional Innovation in AI and FinTech.
It included 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.
“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,” said attendee Kenny MacAulay, CEO of software platform Acting Office.
“Harnessing the latest digital technology is crucial for transforming the economy and empowering financial services firms and accountancy practices to achieve their potential.”
Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR added: “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 Staff giving his full backing to entrepreneurs and business owners within 24 hours of his promotion.
“By embracing AI and digital transformation, the government can kick-start the economy, creating jobs and improving lives.”