, Labour's Shadow
International Trade Secretary, hosted an International Trade
Reception in Westminster last night (Monday, 30
January) with hundreds of representatives from the highest
levels of diplomacy and business, as Labour reiterates its
pro-business, pro-trade message.
This unique event in modern times for Labour showcases the fact
that, with the leadership of , the Party is back in
business. It was held in partnership with Bloomberg and
saw over 100 Ambassadors and High Commissioners attend,
including representatives from all G7 countries: the United
States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, alongside
countries including: India, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia.
Over 200 British and global businesses from sectors right across
the economy gathered to meet the Shadow Cabinet, including:
Bloomberg, Barclays, the Premier League, HSBC.
Also at the event was the Premier League trophy on display,
showcasing the powerful role sports and entertainment exports
play for the UK economy.
Attended by the Shadow Cabinet, the reception was a chance for
leading voices on issues of global trade to come together. At the
event, Labour representatives reiterated the Party’s commitments
to working with business to drive trade, increase exports and
boost Britain’s lagging foreign direct investment, in order to
boost British growth and jobs.
The reception builds on the recent visit by and Labour’s Shadow Chancellor
to the World Economic Forum
in Davos, where the pair attended as ambassadors for UK plc,
restating that Labour is open for business. Building on recent
events like Labour’s Winter Business Conference, the Party
continues to strengthen its relationships with hundreds of CEOs
and business leaders.
Speaking at the event, , Labour’s Shadow
International Trade Secretary,
said:
“This Labour International Trade Reception is a powerful sign
that Labour is a pro-business, pro-trade party. We are bringing
together representatives from the highest levels of
diplomacy and business, to show how committed we are to working
in partnership with business and our global partners to drive up
British exports, foreign direct investment and growth.
“This is a great trading nation, but we are being let down by a
failing government that has broken promise after promise on
international trade.
“Labour has a plan to make Britain a Green Superpower – and
exports can play a key role in helping deliver the benefits of
that to every part of the UK.
“It’s clear that only Labour can deliver growth, drive innovation
and raise investment for this country. Labour will partner with
businesses here and across the globe to make that a reality,
building a fairer, greener, more dynamic Britain.”
Ends
Notes to editors:
Speeches were given by:
- Rt Hon , Shadow Secretary
of State for International Trade
- Con Cotzias - Director of Bloomberg Europe and Chairman,
Bloomberg London
- Katharine Braddick - Barclays, Group Head of
Strategic Policy and Advisor to the Group CEO
