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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Richard Partington Economics correspondent

Labour launches review of business funding to support startups

Jim O'Neill is now the chair of Northern Gritstone, an investment company
Jim O'Neill is now the chair of Northern Gritstone, an investment company Photograph: Matteo Bazzi/EPA

Labour has launched a review of business startup funding driven by a group of industry leaders including the former Goldman Sachs chief economist and Conservative Treasury minister Jim O’Neill as it attempts to improve its credentials with business.

Announcing the review amid concern over the strength of the British economy, Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, said Labour wanted to make Britain the best place in the world to start and grow a business.

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