LCCI at Party Conferences 2025
The political party conferences this September and October offer an important opportunity for the business community to engage directly with policymakers across the political spectrum. This year’s conference season comes at a key moment: a year-old Labour government working to deliver on its mission to secure sustained economic growth, amidst a broader backdrop of poor productivity, rising inflation, and significant debt.
London’s business community is a critical driver of growth, accounting for a quarter of the UK's economy. It is therefore essential that the voice of London businesses is reflected in policymaking, to secure an environment in which the wealth creators across our economy can thrive. From rising business costs to labour shortages, a lack of access to investment, to dampened trade, our work draws on member insights and research on these issues to advocate for what they need to grow and spread greater shared prosperity across the UK. Our recent Quarterly Economic Survey found that only 29% of London businesses expect the UK economy to improve in the next 12 months, making it vital that policymakers understand how to unlock the critical levers that will restore business confidence.
A senior LCCI delegation will be attending party conferences and engaging with cross-party stakeholders on these topics. We’ll also be hosting a fringe event with Labour Together on how businesses and government can work hand in hand to accelerate growth, through interventions across investment, planning, infrastructure and skills, that provide long-term economic stability.
We are keen to collaborate with and support our members and partners attending the conferences, as well as extend invitations to our events. Please do reach out to policy@londonchamber.co.uk to let us know if you’ll be there!
Schedule:
Labour Party Conference: 28 September – 1 October
LCCI & Labour Together
Sunday 28th September, 4.30pm-5.0pm, Crown Plaza, Liverpool
How business can help deliver Labour’s growth mission – and what’s standing in the way
Delivering strong, sustained economic growth is the only route to meeting Britain’s fiscal challenges without resorting to higher taxes or deeper spending cuts. The government’s mission to secure the highest growth in the G7 depends on multiple factors, with businesses forming the backbone of the economy and future growth. From scaling innovation to creating high-quality jobs, the private sector is the engine of prosperity — and unlocking that potential is central to funding public services and rebuilding economic resilience.
But confidence among the business community is fragile. According to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, only 29% of London businesses expect the UK economy to improve over the next 12 months — a stark signal that many do not yet feel the conditions are right to invest, grow or hire. For the Government to deliver on its mission, it must engage directly with business to understand the obstacles they face and shape an environment that backs enterprise, rewards risk, and drives long-term value.
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