Statement from Shaun Davies MP

11 September 2025

Yesterday, Wednesday 10th September 2025, I was appointed to the role of Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey. 

While I am very excited to be taking my first role in Government, and supporting its work, this does unfortunately mean that due to strict rules regarding activities outside of Government, I can no longer hold officer roles in All-Party Parliamentary Groups, Therefore, and with much regret, I will be standing down as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events with immediate effect. 

I am very sorry to be leaving this role at such an important time, after just publishing our Plan of Work and Calendar of Activity, and at a time of some uncertainty, with recent changes at both the official and ministerial levels. But I know that with the assistance of our Secretariat, Davies Tanner and advice from The Business of Events, and with the continued support of our Parliamentary Members and Vice Chairs, and that of our Corporate Partners, that the APPG will continue to represent this important and world leading sector in Parliament with unrelenting enthusiasm and dedication. 

I am proud that we were able to re-establish the APPG so quickly after last year’s General Election, and feel that, together, we have made great progress in helping to unlock the potential of this incredibly important industry, and it’s been a real pleasure to meet with so many people and organisations during the past year. 

 There is no doubt that the last year has been a learning experience for me personally, and I do hope that I have been a suitable voice and representative for the events industry in Parliament. I will continue to champion the value of the sector both as an MP, and now within Government, at every opportunity. 

I will be working with Davies Tanner over the coming days as we begin the process of electing a new Chair, and I am sure they will provide further updates to you in due course. 

Thank you again for your support during my period of being Chair of the APPG, and I wish every one of you continued success. My interest in and recognition of the industry, together with my own constituency links to it, endure and I will continue take a keen interest and remain a strong advocate and supporter. 

Best wishes, 

Shaun Davies MP 

Member of Parliament for Telford 

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