“Where Business Belongs” was the rallying cry of a new campaign from the British Chambers of Commerce, launched today at their Global Annual Conference in London. Alongside Grant Tuffs, Regional Engagement Manager from our Gold Patron Anglian Water, we took the voice of Norfolk businesses to the centre of Westminster. The packed agenda focused on issues critical to businesses across the country, including the Cost of Living, digitisation, decarbonisation, skills and economic growth. With keynote speeches and Q&As with the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer and the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey, Chambers across the country heard first-hand the latest from both sides of the political spectrum and put some testing questions to decision-makers. Nova Fairbank, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce CEO said “This year’s conference has been a brilliant opportunity to make Norfolk’s voice heard and it’s been reassuring to hear that with a general election looming, both main parties are proactively engaging with business and in listening mode for the big issues facing our membership. What we need now is clear, costed manifesto commitments that will deliver on Norfolk’s big challenges and we look forward to contributing to that process and working with whichever party forms the next government to bring much-needed growth to Norfolk.”
