Oxfordshire business leaders have called on Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour administration to “capitalise on growth opportunities” and move “at the speed, necessary”, with a Labour government majority now confirmed.
Philip Campbell, Commercial Director at MEPC Milton Park, said: “With the results in, we welcome the renewed confidence and stability the sector will have in the wake of the election.
“The new Labour Government has made bold commitments to continue to support the UK’s science and tech capabilities.
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“We want to work closely in partnership with Peter Kyle and his team going forward, to realise the built environment’s potential in unlocking economic growth.
“Milton Park’s ten-day Local Development Order is an example of that collaboration in practice.
“A streamlined planning process, it has seen a joined-up approach across local government, innovation clusters and the built environment, which allows Milton Park and its occupiers to quickly capitalise on growth opportunities.
“When partnerships like those work, they can truly turbocharge the UK’s world-leading R&D capabilities, and strengthen the demand for flexible laboratory and commercial space across the UK’s innovation ecosystem.”
Meanwhile, Jan Matthews, Senior Partner at Oxford headquartered Reeds Solicitors, said: “I can only hope that the new Government recognises the extent of the ongoing collapse of the Criminal Justice System and is willing to invest in it to the degree, and at the speed, necessary.
There are no policies that can provide a quick fix: only investment, time and the willingness of the stakeholders can bring about positive change, and if we start now then perhaps some small effects will be seen by the time we are due to elect the next Government.”
