The Norfolk Chamber’s role is to articulate the voice of business to both Government and the Opposition Parties.
Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber said: “As the drivers of the local economy, the views of our business members must be taken into consideration through ‘participation not just consultation’. If we are to increase the number of local jobs,so needed by our residents, andin particular young people, retaining and building on business confidence is essential in additional to practical solutions to infrastructure, skills and broadband.”
Angela Eagle had been tipped as a potential Shadow Chancellor, but has been given the business brief instead as Shadow Business Secretary. She was also announced as Shadow First Secretary of State and will deputise for Mr Corbyn at Prime Minister’s Questions. The MP for Wallasey stood in the deputy leadership contest and was also a cabinet minister under Gordon Brown.
Congratulating Jeremy Corbyn MP on winning the leadership of the Labour Party, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“Businesses across the UK want a strong, effective opposition, no matter the political colour of the government of the day.
“We will be looking for the opposition to take a pragmatic and practical approach to business, recognising that wealth creation is the necessary prerequisite for the delivery of any political objectives. The role of business and economic growth in British society must be front and centre as the new Labour leadership develops its policy priorities.
“Britain’s businesses are the engines of job creation and economic growth. It is important that all governments and opposition parties recognise this fact if they want to achieve lasting results and change.
“We look forward to beginning a dialogue with the new Leader of the Opposition and his team in the weeks ahead. Firms will be encouraged by recent statements favouring much-needed investment in the UK’s inadequate infrastructure and skills.”
