BPF Parliamentary Reception 2026

Our CEO Stuart Foster, Vice Chair Adrian Whyle and a number of RECOUP member organisations attended the BPF Parliamentary Reception 2026 this week.  With over 150 industry leaders, parliamentarians and officials gathered at the House of Commons, it was a great opportunity to discuss the future of the UK plastics industry and plastic circularity.  As part of the session, Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald MP, delivered the keynote address and highlighted the vital role that the manufacturing sector plays within the UK’s broader economic landscape. He emphasised the importance of the ongoing partnership between government and industry to drive innovation, enhance sustainability, and secure long-term industrial growth.

The three key BPF policy asks for the UK Plastics Industry are:

1.          Recognition as a Manufacturing Foundational Industry

2.          Stabilise and Grow the UK Recycling Infrastructure

3.          Support UK Plastics Manufacturers to Compete Globally

To read the full BPF Key Policy Requests 2026    Click Here

Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry