‘London is the epicentre of our dirty money crisis. But we can change that’
The dirty money crisis is at a tipping point. Unless parliament passes tough new legislation, we risk permanent…
SMEs
Employee ownership, child bonds, start-up help: Ideas for a Labour economy
This month, Labour became the biggest party in local government for the first time in more than 20…
Can Labour deliver growth and net zero without it costing the earth?
Under the Conservatives, Britain’s economy has stagnated. We are the only G7 nation that has an economy smaller than…
Ministers should set out a clear roadmap to help SMEs transition to net zero
This week Labour launched a series of net zero small business roundtables, the first of which I hosted…
Here are the policies needed to help the SME community get back on its feet
Keir Starmer has picked apart the government’s erratic handling of the coronavirus crisis. The Labour leader has rightly…
Labour highlights SNP “dereliction of duty” over government contracts
Richard Leonard has accused Nicola Sturgeon of a “dereliction of duty” after new analysis found that billions of…
Let’s celebrate the contributions of small businesses during the Covid crisis
This year, small businesses have often been on the frontline of the local Covid community response. Some provided…
Labour under Corbyn can be the natural home for small businessmen and women
This is part of a series of articles in the run-up to the Budget on November 22. Small…
My father’s journey from Jamaica shows why Labour must invest in skills and give young people a chance to do better
“With every challenge comes an opportunity” – former Labour home secretary John Reid, July 2013. The quote is one…
Small businesses are crucial for life after Brexit – but the Tories are failing us
On 29 June the Queen’s Speech marked the opening of parliament under Theresa May’s new government. With a…
