Political Working Lunch with Tan Dhesi MP

We are pleased to invite Tan Dhesi, MP for Slough to participate in our 2026 Political Working Lunch series. These exclusive events, reserved for Chamber members, help businesses gain a deeper understanding of how Westminster works, and explore how the political landscape impacts the issues affecting the corporate sector.

Featuring sitting and former MPs and Ministers, these policy-focused sessions regularly attract a wide cross-section of delegates from across the region.

Insight into Tan Dhesi MP

Tan Dhesi is the Labour MP for Slough, first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2019 and 2024. Born in Berkshire and raised partly in Slough, he previously worked in construction and ran a small business before serving as a councillor and Mayor of Gravesham. He became Britain’s first turbaned Sikh MP and has campaigned on improving transport links, strengthening public services, supporting local businesses, and promoting community cohesion. He has held several shadow ministerial roles and currently chairs the Defence Committee, while also serving on the National Security Strategy and Liaison Committees.

Event Format

• Introduction by Paul Britton, CEO of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce
  
• Keynote: ‘View from Westminster’
  
• Roundtable conversation with selected businesses and students from the Thames Valley
  
• Q&A session with all delegates

Booking

This event is only open to TVCC members, and priority will be given to Slough-based companies. Please kindly complete the checkout process to submit your booking request.

To submit a question, please contact the Business Representation & Policy team