Business Secretary calls out economically illiterate critics
Kemi Badenoch will mount a fierce Brexit fightback today to silence Remainers who continue to spread doom and gloom. In a speech to rally the Tory faithful, the Business Secretary will express her frustration with critics who blame every problem on leaving the EU. She will specifically target Keir Starmer, accusing him of lacking faith in the UK's ability to think for itself.
Taking on the "lazy consensus" on net-zero costs
Badenoch will also criticize those who push what she calls a "lazy consensus" on net-zero costs. She will argue that it is unrealistic to expect those who can least afford it to give up their cars or heat their homes. Her remarks come as the government faces increasing pressure to tackle climate change and reach its net-zero emissions target.
Shaking up the Board of Trade
Earlier this month, the then Trade Secretary unveiled a new team of celebrity business leaders to bolster the UK's export targets. Badenoch, who now oversees the Board of Trade, is determined to revamp the board and bring in fresh faces with international clout. The goal is to provide more opportunities for smaller British businesses to access global markets. The board will be tasked with promoting the UK and using their private sector influence to open doors for businesses of all sizes.
By shaking up the Board of Trade, the government hopes to tap into the expertise and connections of influential figures such as Ms Hindmarch, film industry tycoon Paul Golding, and Universal Music chief Lucien Grange. This new approach aims to go beyond producing dry reports that gather dust on Whitehall shelves and instead focuses on practical solutions and tangible results.
Ms Badenoch believes that this new-look board will be instrumental in helping British brands thrive on the international stage, as well as supporting businesses across the country in growing their sales. The Business Secretary is determined to make the Board of Trade a driving force behind the UK's post-Brexit global success.
