The shifting political landscape with a growing inclination towards the Labour Party, signals a pivotal moment for organisations to demonstrate their societal roles as a force for good for their customers, colleagues and communities.

Labour'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. As we approach a general election, this will evolve as the new narrative from the current government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda which we have been shaping through the Purpose Coalition.

Under a Labour government, these issues will gain unprecedented prominence. The 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 potential ascendance of a Labour government in the UK is more than a political shift; it's a catalyst for businesses to redefine their positive role in society, regardless of who is in power, creating positive impacts that resonate well not just for policy makers, but for their customers, colleagues and communities.

Regardless of who wins the coming election, the issue of responsible business and their role in breaking down barriers and levelling up will be front and centre.

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