Full Sir Kier Starmer speech at the British Chambers Commerce Annual Global conference

The speaker discusses Labour's plans for economic growth, emphasizing the need for stability, planning reform, and partnerships with businesses. They outline five key economic shifts to drive growth and address challenges like low productivity and high taxes. The Q&A session covers housing, planning reform, and investment conditions.

What is the central theme of Labour's economic plan as introduced by the speaker?

• Innovation

• Growth

• Sustainability

• Equality

What ambitious target does Labour aim to achieve in the next Parliament?

• Highest sustained growth in the G7

• Most innovative technology sector

• Lowest inflation in the G7

• Highest employment rate in the EU

What is identified as a major obstacle to economic growth in the UK?

• Limited natural resources

• Lack of skilled labor

• Inefficient planning system

• High corporate taxes

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key economic shifts outlined by the speaker?

• From lagging to leading in technology

• From low to high taxation

• From centralized to decentralized power

• From chaos to certainty

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for creating a stable investment environment?

• Reduced foreign investment

• Higher interest rates

• Long-term planning and strategy

• Increased government spending