The Labour Party’s shadow small business minister, Bill Esterson, has slammed the government's record on supply chain practices and claimed the opposition is the only party able to fight the corner of Britain’s small business owners. more»
In his closing speech at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton, party leader Jeremy Corbyn outlined his vision for a modern industrial strategy that would drive economic growth and job creation in Britain. But does Corbyn’s Labour vision mean for small business? more»
To help entrepreneurs and micro business owners decide which way to vote on 8 June, Business Advice has put together a summary of the general election small business pledges of the six largest political parties. more»
The leaked Labour Party manifesto has given the clearest indication yet what Britain would look like for small business owners under a Jeremy Corbyn-led Labour government. more»
Two-thirds of small business owners would hire up to five new members of staff if all invoices were immediately paid – bringing a potential 3.4m jobs to the economy. more»
Labour Party leader has declared the UK’s late payment culture a “national scandal”, and will impose a payment cap on big business supplier payments should the party come into power. more»
The shadow work and pensions secretary, Debbie Abrahams, has outlined the Labour Party’s plan to address workplace rights for self-employed and freelance workers. more»
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn used his speech at the Labour Party conference to commit his party to providing social security and reforms in taxation for Britain’s self-employed workers, highlighting the “woeful lack of rights” for those who choose to work for themselves. more»
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced his plan to create a Scottish investment bank, with £20bn set aside to support the growth of small businesses in the country. more»
Labour cabinet minister Toby Perkins has tweeted his resignation letter, and said: “The Labour party is a more important institution than any of us." more»
