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The Rest Is Money

67. The Labour Manifesto: Is it really pro-business?

Jun 14, 2024
Exploring the Labour Party manifesto's impact on businesses and the economy, including discussions on fiscal rules, wealth creation, green initiatives, worker rights, and infrastructure investments. Also, addressing tax loopholes for private equity firms and the importance of embracing technological changes in the workforce.
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Quick takeaways

  • Labour's manifesto prioritizes short-term NHS procedures and teacher recruitment, while focusing on long-term economic decentralization and infrastructure planning reforms.
  • Labour proposes closing tax loopholes in private equity to tackle income tax evasion, balancing investment impact and global tax policy reviews.

Deep dives

Labour Manifesto Highlights

The Labour Party's manifesto outlines concrete proposals for short and long-term goals. Short-term plans include NHS procedures and teacher recruitment, while long-term visions involve decentralizing economic decision-making and planning rule reforms for infrastructure development. The manifesto emphasizes growth through housing and infrastructure projects, aiming to address productivity challenges.

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