By: Jessica Frank-Keyes

Political Reporter Political Reporter Jessica Frank-Keyes is the political reporter at CityAM. She covers Westminster politics, City Hall, Labour and the Conservative party.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils planning reforms to ‘get Britain building again’

July 8, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a raft of planning reforms in a bid to “get Britain building again” in her first major speech at the Treasury.
What is waiting in business secretary Jonathan Reynolds’ in-tray?

July 8, 2024

Jonathan Reynolds’ in-tray is already piling up with urgent issues. We take a look at a few of the day one problems facing the new business secretary.
City ‘stands ready’ to work with new Labour government on growth

July 8, 2024

Business lobby groups and the City of London have said the sector “stands ready” to work with Keir Starmer’s new Labour government on realising growth.
Shein London Stock Exchange float would trigger talks on tax, Reynolds suggests

July 7, 2024

Shein would be expected to meet “ethical and moral targets” on “all aspects of business” if it lists in London, the business secretary said.
EU would give ‘fair hearing’ to plans to improve relationship, Irish PM says

July 7, 2024

EU leaders would give Keir Starmer a “fair hearing” on plans for “ironing out practical issues” between the UK and Europe, the Irish Prime Minister said.
UK should ‘explore’ closer trade relations with EU, Jonathan Reynolds says

July 7, 2024

The UK should “explore opportunities” for closer trade relations with the European Union (EU), Jonathan Reynolds has said.
Election 2024: Keir Starmer makes first speech as PM outside Number 10: ‘Join my government of service’

July 5, 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged Brits to join his government of “service”, as he arrived in Downing Street, following Labour’s landslide election victory. The Labour leader came from Buckingham Palace where King Charles asked him to form a government, after winning some 412 seats and securing a majority. Arriving in Downing Street with his [...]
Election 2024: ‘I am sorry’ – Sunak to resign as PM and Tory leader as he leaves Downing Street

July 5, 2024

Speaking in Downing Street, Sunak said: “I have heard your anger, your disappointment - and I take responsibility for this loss… I am sorry.”
Election 2024: What do the results look like in London and who is my MP?

July 5, 2024

Labour have swept into power on the back of a landslide victory which has reduced the Conservatives to a rump force in London.
Election 2024: Sir Keir Starmer offers ‘sunlight of hope’ as he gives victory speech

July 5, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged “change begins now” as he said Britain would be waking up to the news of a Labour government.

UK fintech Zempler Bank gets snapped up for less than half its previous valuation

Why KKR-Arctos is not just about private equity getting bigger

The unlikely City florist that once served the royals

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