Darren Jones MP in conversation with LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers
Darren Jones MP in conversation with LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers... >>
Webinar with Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds and invited speakers on Fairer Taxation for a Fairer Economic Recovery
Webinar Invitation Fairer Taxation for a Fairer Economic Recovery Day/Date: Thursday 9th July Time: 6pm Our keynote speakers are Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds MP and Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury Dan Carden MP.... >>
Darren Jones MP in conversation with LabourList Editor Sienna Rodgers
MEMBERS ONLY Darren Jones MP in conversation with LabourList Editor Sienna Rodgers Day/Date: Thursday 2nd July Time: 5pm Zoom webinar (registration link is in the emailer) This event is for members only... >>
Webinar with Ed Miliband MP, Liam Byrne MP and Cllr Lisa Trickett on a Green Recovery
WEBINAR INVITATION Webinar with Ed Miliband MP, Liam Byrne MP and Cllr Lisa Trickett Mon 29 Jun 16:30-17:45 Building Back Better: A Recovery that must be Big, Just and Green Please join Labour Business and SERA for an online event to discuss a Green... >>
Labour Business Hospitality Sector Statement
There has been a lot of speculation over the last few days about the issue of 1m social distancing. This issue has become totemic, as the magic bullet that will fix the hospitality industry. That is incorrect and the issue is becoming a distraction from the real issues being faced by hospitality. The reality is that businesses and staff are being let down by a government that is still slow to test, track and trace.... >>
Labour Business members overwhelmingly reject ‘No Deal’ Brexit, seek close alignment with extended 2-year transition period
As a follow up to our previous all-member survey on the economic impact of Coronavirus, in early April, we’ve just completed another all-member survey on how the pandemic has influenced views on a Brexit extension. The survey was conducted between 16 and 19 May. The results have been shared with the Leadership. In brief , our members believe the Government should apply for the longest possible extension (2 years) to the transition period to allow time to achieve the best possible deal for the country and allow time for businesses to adapt for the new trading relationship with their biggest market outside the UK. ... >>
Put first things first. Let Brexit take a back seat during the Covid-19 crisis
Labour Business Chair Hamish Sandison makes the health case for extending the Brexit transition, arguing that while there’s a strong economic argument for a Brexit delay, there is an even stronger health argument – not to stop Brexit but to concentrate on tackling the virus first.... >>
COVID19 – Treating the self-employed with respect
A package of measures has been offered to the self-employed with the offer of grants of up-to £2,500 being offered. (Also, there has been agreed delay in the payment of VAT, which should help many companies with their cash-flow). This is in-line with what is being offered to companies to furlough their employees. However, there has been a slight difference in presentation of this offer. Employers are being offered sums to pay their employees to safe guard jobs.... >>
Retweet if you haven't forgotten about Dominic Cummings and still think he should resign or be sacked.
Gove says the government plan for border checks between Northern Ireland and Great Britain is not an impediment to trade. Checks on goods going to and from Northern Ireland are an impediment to trade by definition. They slow it down. Yet again Gove is a stranger to the truth.
22 years ago we were on our way to our evening reception. Today a quiet beer in the garden with the dogs. Rain then, warm sunshine today. Happy anniversary Caroline. Thank you for sharing those last 22 years with me. Here’s to the next chapter 😀😀😀
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