16 Jul 2024
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for growth to be the focus of the upcoming King’s Speech.
The King’s Speech will be given at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 17 July. Ahead of it, the BCC has outlined five key asks:
Commenting on the matter, Martha Lane Fox, President of the BCC, said: ‘The smoke signals coming from our new government have been very encouraging so far in terms of its ambition and the direction of travel for business.
‘Well over half of the 149 recommendations in our five challenge reports were featured in the Labour manifesto. We look forward to working with the government to implement them, shifting the economy out of first gear.
‘So, we’re feeling positive that the voice of business has been heard and the government will introduce measures that benefit firms and help unlock investment.
‘We want to work in partnership with the government to make this happen, connecting them with businesses of every size and sector across the country.’