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Labour is the party of business. Don't take my word for it, Keir Starmer said it this afternoon. Addressing Labour's Business Conference (sponsored by Bloomberg, in a declaration of message discipline), the leader talked of a new partnership with business, creating the conditions for it to succeed and support sustainable…

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves tells business summit of measures to boost investment, productivity and certainty

Party also vows to get more women into boardrooms, saying financial services can't thrive by 'ignoring the talents of half of the workforce'

Labour leader tells conference that reforms ‘may not please everyone in room’

Shadow chancellor is warned that decision will be unpopular with voters, including those in ‘red wall’ seats

Irish foreign minister says he does ‘not anticipate any particular difficulties in respect of the EU side’

Shadow chancellor says party aims to be champion of a thriving financial sector if it wins election

Richard Walker says Labour leader understands how cost of living crisis puts ‘unbearable strain’ on families

Unlike Brown and Blair, who made bold changes early on, Starmer seems determined to offer as little as possible, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Hunt has steadied the ship, but some may question whether there is really fiscal room for tax cuts

Britain faces a “nasty combination” of high tax and tight public spending after the next general election, leading economists warned on Friday as doubts grew over Jeremy Hunt’s room for Budget giveaways.