less than the abolition of long-term youth unemployment”, as she set out new plans to support young people back to work. With Labour, every young person who has been out of work, education or training for 18 months will be offered guaranteed paid work. The Chancellor’s speech is available to read here.
Rachel Reeves at Labour's Annual Conference.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle welcomed the investment coming into the country since Labour took office and updated Conference about the Government’s support for Jaguar Land Rover – an iconic British company and a jewel in the crown of our economy. Labour has taken the decisive action that was needed to support the supply chain and protect skilled jobs. You can read the full text of Peter Kyle’s speech here.
Peter Kyle taking part in a panel at Labour's Annual Conference.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed set out the Government’s mantra of “build, baby, build” , backing our country’s builders by streamlining planning rules and building a new generation of new towns. Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall spoke about embracing the “age of Artificial Intelligence”, and Labour’s plans to harness the power of AI and make it work for all.
Other key announcements included the introduction of a new NHS ‘online hospital’ - NHS online , transforming higher and further education , a library in every primary school in England , delivering Great British Railways - a publicly-owned railway that is fit for Britain’s future
and cutting energy bills for schools and hospitals with GB Energy
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Throughout our Conference, Labour showed that we are listening to business, acting on what we hear, and delivering. Labour is serious about growth, serious about jobs, serious about making Britain an open trading nation and serious about investing in Britain’s renewal.
If you were able to join us at the Business Summit at Conference, and have any feedback on the day you would be happy to share, do please email [email protected]. We are keen to hear how we can improve on the day next year.
As always, we are keen to hear your thoughts and feedback.
Best wishes,
Labour's Business Relations Team
