Developing Labours R&D Strategy 04 Aug 2022 It was back to my old university for me yesterday as I went to Manchester…
Hyde Group Visit 04 Aug 2022 With Parliament in recess I like to use this time to catch up with local…
Shadow Business Update – Our Government is not Working 22 Jul 2022 Wanted: One functional Government. Sadly, the current one is missing in action. This week I…
My speech to the Investment Association 07 Jul 2022 Thank you, Daisy for those kind works of introduction. I’d also like to thank Aviva…
Read my SMMT Keynote Speech 28 Jun 2022 It was a pleasure to close the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Summit this…
Shadow Business Secretary Update – Developing an Industrial Strategy 24 Jun 2022 It was fascinating to visit the huge Sunbelt Rentals depot in Chadderton this month. Probably…
Make UK Keynote Speech 03 May 2022 I was honoured to speak at the Make UK 2022 Conference this afternoon about working…
Shadow Business Secretary Update – Spring Statement and the Economic Crime Bill 18 Mar 2022 Today I’ve been in sunny Southend, talking to lots of members of the business community,…
Shadow Business Secretary Update – Labour’s Renewed Relationship with Business 18 Feb 2022 I really enjoyed visiting TalkTalk HQ yesterday. With 1800 staff, they are one of the…
Labour’s Leadership on Business 15 Feb 2022 Business needs, and deserves, a partner in government that can realise the opportunities ahead of…
Shadow Business Secretary Update – Labour’s Ambitions for Growth 04 Feb 2022 I enjoyed heading back to my Sunderland roots this week and was proud to be…
Shadow Business Secretary Update – Tackling the Energy Crisis 25 Jan 2022 This month, alongside Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, I’ve been proud to present Labour’s concrete plan…
Visit to Pilkington Glass 20 Jan 2022 A real pleasure to visit Pilkington Glass in St Helens today as Shadow Business Secretary.…
Shadow Business Update – A Missing Chancellor 17 Dec 2021 It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks in British politics, with revelations, lies and resignations…
Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle 10 Dec 2021 RESHUFFLE ANNOUNCEMENT I am incredibly proud and delighted to become Shadow Secretary of State for…
Small Business Saturday 10 Dec 2021 Last weekend it was great to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Now in its ninth year…