‘Visible and engaged’: Burnham in listening mode with businesses at Labour party conference
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is working to improve relations with the business community during the Labour party conference in Liverpool. While executives expressed appreciation for the government's engagement, there remains significant anxiety regarding potential tax increases in the upcoming October budget.
Why it matters
The relationship between the Labour government and the business sector is critical for economic stability and investment confidence in the UK.
Andy Burnham and John Healey at the Labour party conference in Liverpool Photograph: Zeynep Demir Aslim/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Andy Burnham and John Healey at the Labour party conference in Liverpool Photograph: Zeynep Demir Aslim/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Business ‘Visible and engaged’: Burnham in listening mode with businesses at Labour party conference PM reassures firms and chancellor vows help on costs – but unease remains over possible budget tax rises
Prefer the Guardian on Google A year ago Andy Burnham had a tough business reception at Labour’s party conference. The then mayor of Greater Manchester, with clear ambitions to replace Keir Starmer, had rattled the City of London with his comment that Britain should be less “in hock” to bond markets .
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