The new government signals a pivotal moment for organisations to demonstrate their societal roles as a force for good for their customers, colleagues and communities.

The government’s mission on "breaking down barriers" is not just a political narrative but a new agenda for business with an emphasis on the role they play in reducing inequality, supporting communities and creating opportunity. Following the election, this has evolved as the new narrative from the previous government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda which had shaped through the Purpose Coalition.

Under the new government, these issues will gain unprecedented prominence. The Labour Party’s commitment to social justice and economic equality means that businesses will encounter a regulatory and societal environment that not only encourages but possibly mandates more robust engagement in societal issues.

The new Labour government in the UK is more than a political shift; it's a catalyst for businesses to redefine their positive role in society, creating positive impacts that resonate well not just for policy makers, but for their customers, colleagues and communities.

That’s why we launched the Breaking Down Barriers Commission.