A New Statesman round table

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Introduction
On 29 October, the New Statesman hosted a round-table discussion on the role of Hull as a digital laboratory. Since the city opted for its own telephone company in the early 20th century, it has been a pioneering force in communications and, more recently, broadband technology. Through interactive TV and harnessing relationships with the BBC, among others, Hull has revolutionised education and entertainment. The purpose of this event was to ask: How do we take this further? How can public services benefit? Can these ideas be rolled out across the country? And what can Hull do to encourage people to work together to maximise the city's lead in this field and bring about real, positive changes in the community?
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