A sustained Labour lead in UK polls is the single most important trend in UK politics. After losing the 2019 election heavily and trailing the Conservatives through 2019-21, Labour have maintained a consistent poll lead since December 2021. They have a serious prospect of winning the general election this July.
With elections come new mandates for policy initiatives and agenda, presenting risks and opportunities for corporates and investors operating in the UK. Global Counsel’s UK policy experts are uniquely placed to help clients to understand these risks and opportunities, fine-tune engagement strategy, and guide engagement with the policy process that outlive the election cycle.
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During the campaign
We advise clients on the main political parties' policy platforms, highlighting to clients what they should read into the campaign, and presenting likely general election scenarios. We provide email briefings, regular client calls and flash updates with GC advisors throughout the campaign, coupled with ongoing support, advice and counsel throughout the campaign.
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After the election
We work with clients to prepare for a possible change in government - identifying key position holders, crunch points in ongoing policy initiatives and helping clients to pivot their objectives accordingly. This includes everything from setting out a revised advocacy strategy for the first 100 days to very immediate tactical advice on how to approach a new government.
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Planning for the long term
We advise clients to tailor or nuance their approach in view of a potential new government, identifying messaging terrain, understanding their audience, and horizon scanning for risks and opportunities. There will be many policy and regulatory initiatives where there is no immediate clarity on the government's position, and precise positions will be defined over time.
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The UK politics and policy team help clients across a wide range of sectors anticipate the ways in which politics, regulation and public policymaking in the UK create both risk and opportunity - and to develop and implement strategies to meet these challenges. Its advice is informed by industry expertise, policy literacy and extensive expertise in the UK government.
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Alex
Dawson
Alex advises clients on the issues that are driving policymakers in Westminster, Whitehall and the devolved governments, and how they can build up the political capital to be heard by decision makers.
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Lilah
Howson-Smith
Lilah advises clients navigating UK politics and policymaking, with a particular focus on helping clients engage on the UK's net zero policy, as well as the latest on national security and tech policy developments.
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Adam
Terry
Adam supports clients to develop and implement effective strategies for influencing and navigating the UK political and regulatory environment, focusing on the UK Labour Party.