‘Government commitments are welcome but now it’s about turning words into action’

Dickinson, Helen 2019

BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson reports back from the recent Labour Party conference, which brought an opportunity for retail to influence the decision makers of the next five years on key issues such as business rates and crime

For a party that won over 400 seats at a general election, the mood at the Labour conference in Liverpool was a tad subdued. While the tone of speeches was upbeat, we didn’t learn much more than was in Labour’s manifesto and it’s clear just how pivotal the Budget will be.

 

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