""We, as leaders and investors in British business, believe that it is time for a change. For too long now, our economy has been beset by instability, stagnation, and a lack of long-term focus. "Labour has shown it has changed and wants to work with business to achieve the UK's full economic potential.""
""I think there was a desperate loss of faith from the business community in general from the last Budget," he says. "I think people were shocked at the level of negative components for businesses.""
""the most pro-business government this country has ever seen""
""the natural party of business""
The prime minister and chancellor targeted business leaders with a pre-election charm offensive and promises of pro-business governance. The party presented itself as the natural party of business and pledged to be the most pro-business government, attracting endorsements from figures including John Caudwell and about 120 business leaders. After the election, the government signalled tough choices and delivered a Budget featuring a £25bn rise in employers' National Insurance and significant National Living Wage increases. Those measures prompted anger among many business figures, who said the employers' NI rise and wage hikes unfairly hit sectors employing large numbers of low-paid staff.
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