Election 2024: what business can expect from the new Labour government

As the UK adjusts to the news of a new government in office, business leaders will be watching to see whether Labour can deliver on what was promised in its manifesto

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Labour has won the 2024 general election by a landslide, ushering in a new government for the British people. 

While business groups have been quick to offer their congratulations to the new prime minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, they remain eager for the incoming government to act quickly to implement their policy proposals. 

Confederation of British Industry chief executive Rain Newton-Smith says British companies need the new government to “hit the ground running”. “Setting out a positive vision for the UK economy and leaning into our international leadership should be top priorities for the first 100 days,” she adds.