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Abta: 'It’s clear many of the industry’s priorities have been heard'

Government
Luke Petherbridge
5 August 2024

It’s one month to the day since Labour took power after 14 years in opposition; writing for TTG, Abta’s director of public affairs Luke Petherbridge assesses Labour’s actions since forming a new government – and what its priorities mean for travel’s prosperity.

Brazier: 'One year on from the election, the rhetoric is promising, but we need action'

With parliament now on recess, and newly elected or re-elected MPs back in their constituencies – or perhaps even on a well-earned holiday themselves – now is a good moment to reflect on the first month of the new Labour government.

After 14 years in opposition, the prime minister has shown a clear desire to hit the ground running; the government outlined a bumper package of 40 bills in the King’s Speech on 17 July, which included several announcements of relevance for our sector.

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