UK Labour touts pro-business shift as industry figures back party in election

Labour leader Keir Starmer's party is well ahead of the ruling Conservatives ahead of the July 4 election. Photo: Oli SCARFF / AFP/FileThe UK's Labour opposition vowed Tuesday to be both"pro-worker and pro-business" after winning the backing of 120 industry leaders as the party tries to oust the Conservatives in the upcoming general election.

"I know that economic growth comes from success of business -- large, medium, and small. Indeed, there is no other way."I want to lead the most pro-growth, the most pro-business Treasury that our country has ever seen with a laser focus on delivering for working The Conservatives -- in power for 14 years -- have traditionally been more trusted by Britain's business community, but have seen that reputation dented post-Brexit.

Also campaigning in central England Tuesday, Sunak touted the Conservatives' latest policy announcement, billed as a £2.4 billion tax break for pensioners.

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