The government’s new law on company takeovers is too little, too late
On June 23rd, a new law came into force giving the government the right to intervene to prevent…
Labour business
This government is creating a class of zero-rights employees
For years, the talk has been about the changing working landscape and the oncoming digital revolution. Over the…
Put first things first. Let Brexit take a back seat during the Covid-19 crisis
Let’s be fair. Any Prime Minister, any government of any party, would be struggling to deal with Covid-19…
Forget loan schemes. The state must take equity stakes to avoid bailouts
Much of the framework of support for business during the coronavirus pandemic has focused on a variety of…
We need a generous, visionary plan for post-Covid-19 economic recovery
Possibly the greatest gift that a new Labour leadership team could give to a nation rocked by the…
Labour should keep using tech to boost inclusivity and transparency after this crisis
Over the last fortnight, many of us have transitioned to working from home. Whether working in companies, charities…
Starmer and Rayner win Labour Business leadership nominations
Labour leadership candidate Keir Starmer and deputy leadership contender Angela Rayner have both gained nominations Labour Business today.…
Let’s fix the broken labour market for black, minority ethnic and migrant workers
As Black History Month draws to a close for another year, those of us in politics to serve,…
The key to attracting long-term investment? New laws against hostile takeovers
Last week Jack Dromey described the hostile takeover of GKN by Melrose as “a bleak day for British…
Let’s have a Labour business person in every CLP working alongside trade unions
Business people are fed up with the Tories. The recent attack by the British Chambers of Commerce came…
