LONDON, June 26, 2024 - Britain’s manufacturers are putting their faith in the Labour Party to steer forward the sector - as 47% of manufacturing leaders back Labour compared to just 26% backing the Conservatives, and 8% backing the Liberal Democrats. With the General Election just weeks away, a new poll released today by software developer Medius finds that manufacturers expect the Labour Party to not only be more supportive of the sector, but to be best placed to help the sector overcome each of its key challenges.

The Labour Party’s silence in response to the burgeoning alliance between Vladimir Putin’s Russia and various autocratic regimes has raised significant concerns about the United Kingdom’s foreign policy stance and its implications for national security. This silence, perceived by many as a passive endorsement or at least a troubling indifference, could be catastrophic for the UK’s geopolitical standing and its internal stability. Vladimir Putin has been actively strengthening ties with countries that share his authoritarian worldview, creating a formidable bloc that opposes Western democratic ideals.