Bosses across the retail, energy and hospitality sectors have urged the incoming Labour Government to fulfil its pledge of prioritising economic growth after Sir Keir Starmer’s election victory. Sir Keir and the Labour Party are preparing to form a government after routing the Conservatives in Thursday’s General Election . John Roberts , chief executive of electrical retailer AO World , said the business sector had some “clarity” following Labour’s win and called on the new Government to deliver on its “clear mandate”.
He said the Conservatives have been “dysfunctional for some time” and added he was “hopeful” for the country and business sector under a change of government. Mr Roberts told the PA news agency: “There’s a really clear mandate for what is finally an elected leader to go and deliver.” Greg Jackson, founder of the UK’s biggest energy provider Octopus, said: “Voters have rejected anti-net zero rhetoric and chosen cheaper, cleaner, more secure energy.
” He said the result was a “landslide for a green economy”. Mr Jackson has previously expressed support for Labour’s plan to set up a state-owned energy investment company, GB Energy, which is a central part of Labour’s pitch to decarbonise the UK by 2030. Alex Baldock, chief executive of retailer Currys, urged Labour to follow through on its manifesto promise to replace business rates.
He said: “Retailers are looking for stability, of course, but also for the Government to p.