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Lord Willetts - In conversation with Will Walden

The former Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts is best known for widening access to higher education and igniting a national debate on generational inequality. Lord Willetts’ book ‘The Pinch’ spotlights how baby boomers are financially better off than younger generations and the need to address this disparity.

The Rt Hon Lord Willetts FRS is the President of the Resolution Foundation. He is Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office and of the UK Space Agency. He is a visiting professor at King’s College, London. He served as the Member of Parliament for Havant (1992-2015), as Minister for Universities and Science (2010-2014) and previously worked at HM Treasury and the No. 10 Policy Unit.