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Labour mustn’t be starry eyed about its whirlwind romance with big business and the City

Like bees to a honey pot, corporate Britain is swarming in the direction of power

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024

Labour Backtrack On £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge After Weeks Of Confusion

With a UK general election looming, the Labour Party are starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.

International Business Times UK · Feb 3, 2024

Labour’s mixed messages on £28bn green pledge put it in worst of all worlds

Tories watch on delighted as Starmer repeats figure while the shadow Treasury team distance themselves

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024

Labour’s pro-business lullaby sends movers and shakers into a blissful sleep

Toxic Tories have run themselves out as Starmer brings out the big hitters for a day at the Oval

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

To build trust with voters, Keir Starmer must be honest with them

Letters: The Labour leader must have the courage to make clear the link between taxes and robust public services, writes Peter Riddle. Plus letters from Martin Wicks, Dr Stefan Hawlin and Bernie Evans

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

It’s time for Labour to kick back against the Tory attacks. This is where it should start

Why is £28bn of green spending endlessly scrutinised while the Conservatives get a free pass on their new round of painful austerity, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

OPINION - Labour is the 'party of business' declares Keir Starmer (and every leader before him)

Labour is the party of business. Don't take my word for it, Keir Starmer said it this afternoon. Addressing Labour's Business Conference (sponsored by Bloomberg, in a declaration of message discipline), the leader talked of a new partnership with business, creating the conditions for it to succeed and support sustainable…

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024

Labour rules out raising corporation tax above 25% in next parliament

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves tells business summit of measures to boost investment, productivity and certainty

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

Labour makes surprise 25% corporation tax pledge in new City charm offensive

Party also vows to get more women into boardrooms, saying financial services can't thrive by 'ignoring the talents of half of the workforce'

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024

Starmer says Labour would level up workers’ rights in way not attempted for decades – as it happened

Labour leader tells conference that reforms ‘may not please everyone in room’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024