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What the party conferences tell us about the opposition's and government’s labour market priorities

Jennifer Beckwith Head of Employment, Skills, Inclusion & Employment

Key conference proposals and the CBI’s view of what they could mean for your business.

11 Oct 2021, 7 min read

The two main political parties have set out their stalls over the past fortnight, with employment issues dominating discussion about the UK’s economic future. Here’s are a rundown of the key takeaways, how they could affect your business, and the CBI’s response.

In Brighton the Labour Party committed to a New Deal for Working People, with a Green Paper on Employment Rights which would be delivered in their first 100 days in office. Plans include:

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