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What investors can expect from Keir Starmer’s Labour

A new government with a five-year mandate raises the prospect of major changes to the way the nation is governed. IC reporters look at what happens next
July 5, 2024
  • What impact will housebuilding plans have?
  • What has Labour said about personal tax reforms?

The votes have been counted and Keir Starmer has been given a strong mandate to form the first Labour government for 14 years.

Much has already been written about Labour’s putative plans for government, but the party itself has been relatively tight-lipped. Perhaps influenced by its substantial lead in the polls, Labour’s election manifesto has tried to avoid rocking the boat. Still, there are some clues to provide insight into what the next five years might look like. Below, we focus on a topic on which all main parties are united – the need to boost housebuilding – and the possible knock-on effects for the listed housebuilders.

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