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Darren Jones MP in conversation with LabourList editor Sienna RodgersRead More »

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.Read More »

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. Read More »

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.Read More »

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.Read More »

Paul Hendrick Labour Business Treasurer  This article first appeared on LabourList, and can be found here. Much of the framework of support for business during the coronavirus pandemic has focused on a variety of loan schemes – principal amongst theseRead More »

By Praful Nargund Labour Business Member, CEO, CREATE Fertility and abc ivf We run fertility clinics across the UK and in Denmark, having pioneered IVF treatment that is more natural, safe and affordable. When I wrote last time, our sectors hadRead More »

Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers discusses with Labour Business members the impact of Corona Virus on Small Businesses. Hosted by Hamish Sandison, Chair of Labour Business.Read More »

Labour Business has surveyed our members on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on their businesses.   The results are sobering, and identify numerous shortcomings in the Government’s financial support package.   ”We’ll get through this, but no thanks to theRead More »

Dr Liz Hind, Chair of the Women in Business Policy Group, attended a hearing of the BEIS Select Committee on the impact of Coronavirus on businesses and workers on March 13th Here is her report.Read More »

Labour Business has submitted evidence to the BEIS Select Committee enquiry into the impact of Coronavirus on businesses and workers. Read our submission here.Read More »

As you will be aware, Labour Business is one of the 21 socialist societies affiliated to the Labour Party which has a right under the new leadership election rules to nominate a candidate for Leader and Deputy Leader of theRead More »

Our most recent survey of Labour Business members, conducted between 17th-21st June 2019, shows a correlation between our January 2019 survey (available here) and that our members continue to believe that the Labour Party should adopt a 'remain' approach to BrexitRead More »

Labour Business latest Brexit survey results – Labour needs to re-assess its policy on Brexit A survey of Labour Business members (Party members active in businesses up and down the UK) conducted between 3 and 8 January 2019 shows significantRead More »

Simon Taylor, Barrister specialising in EU procurement and competition law at Keating Chambers spoke at a recent Joint SLL/Labour Business Event at the House of Commons on Labour’s Public Services Agenda. He addressed the question of whether EU competition lawRead More »

Approved unanimously by Labour Business Executive Committee12th September 2018 On 2 September 2018 EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warned that 185,000 jobs in the British car industry are at risk from the Tory government's continued refusal to accept a customs unionRead More »

We are keen to understand our members’ views on key issues that affect the country and the Labour Party. We present below the outcome of our fist survey focusing on Brexit. The first 3 questions will be re-occurring throughout theRead More »

By Karen LandlesOur economic trends since Brexit have been better than expected. Consumers are spending, seemingly fed up of austerity. So why then is the market holding back, showing such uncertainty?  Since Brexit we have seen a falling pound, aRead More »

By Philip Ross In a changing economy, with a rise in self-employment and small business how can we help people gain security and where possible grow and develop their business ideas?Britain is after all, renowned as a nation of inventionRead More »

 Last year we were very sad to record the death of Sir Sigmund (“Sigi”) Sternberg.   Sigi was one of the original founders of Labour Business in 1972, and supported it throughout his life.   We publish an appreciation of his lifeRead More »