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Labour scraps £5,000 business event amid low interest
Thomas Edwards | 4th June 2025 | Lobbying, Policy & Think Tanks, Politics
Labour has cancelled a high-priced corporate conference due to weak demand from executives and lobbyists. The £5,000-per-head event faced criticism over costs and limited ministerial access. It follows broader business unease with Labour’s tax and regulatory plans and raises questions over the party’s approach to corporate engagement.
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