Over 120 Business Leaders Endorse Labour for Economic Growth

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Ahead of the 4 July general election, 121 business leaders have endorsed the Labour Party's economic plans, signaling a shift in business support from the Conservatives. This endorsement, published in the Times, includes notable figures like Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and former Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to present Labour as pro-growth and business-friendly. The move contrasts with the Conservatives' previous business endorsements and reflects broader dissatisfaction with recent Tory policies. Other political parties also weighed in, emphasizing their own economic strategies.
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