Two Number 10s, three tests.
What a Burnham premiership has to prove to business.
Burnham’s first major speech as ‘presumptive PM’ wasn’t really about policy. It was about reassurance, and designed to show a very different model of leadership.
Sport, politics and legitimacy.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup may break commercial records, but its wider legacy is shaped by geopolitics, identity and legitimacy.
As scrutiny intensifies, sport faces a growing challenge: delivering global spectacles while managing reputational risk in an increasingly fragmented world.
The first real test of Musk’s political ecosystem.
The Makerfield by-election offers an early indication of whether Elon Musk’s political influence can shape UK electoral politics.
The contest highlights the growing intersection of social media, digital campaigning and populist movements, with implications for parties, candidates and political communications.
Digital sovereignty just got real.
AI access restrictions have exposed the geopolitical risks of technology dependence, making digital sovereignty a strategic business priority.
Organisations must reassess supplier resilience, governance and communications as control, continuity and regulatory scrutiny become central to technology procurement and corporate strategy.
Local planning’s new political reality.
The government’s accelerated Local Plan timetable coincides with unprecedented political fragmentation in local government, making plan preparation and approval more complex.
Councils facing coalition politics and no overall control will need greater political consensus to deliver housing growth and planning objectives.
Burnham isn’t the only show in town.
While attention remains on Westminster, Scotland’s recent by-elections underline the growing political importance of energy policy.
The results reshape debate around oil and gas, the just transition and devolution, creating fresh challenges and opportunities for policymakers, industry and political stakeholders.
Brexit 10 years on…
A decade after the Brexit referendum, UK–EU relations are entering a new phase of closer cooperation despite ongoing political and regulatory tensions.
Businesses must understand the evolving landscape to manage risks, seize opportunities and adapt to changing trade and policy dynamics.
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Resetting the UK/EU relationship with Rt Hon David Jones.
Ten years on from Brexit, the UK’s relationship with Europe is shifting again.
The referendum result in 2016 sent shockwaves through business and politics, and its effects are still playing out today. Now, with geopolitics evolving, a more fragmented UK political landscape, and a new Prime Minister set to shape the next phase, the question is: what comes next for our relationship with the European Union?
In our new LinkedIn Live series, “Resetting the UK/EU Relationship”, we’ll be speaking to those who were closest to it – from referendum campaigners to negotiators and those influencing the future direction today. We’ll get their take on what happened, what comes next, and what it means for businesses and organisations operating on both sides of the Channel and across these islands.
For our first session, our Director Tom Bradley will be joined by Rt Hon David Jones – Welsh lead for the Vote Leave campaign, former Secretary of State for Wales and a Minister in the Department for Exiting the European Union.
David will share his perspective on:
• The negotiations behind the UK’s departure from the EU
• The impact of Brexit on devolution and today’s political landscape
• What the future could hold for the UK–EU relationship
📅 30th June, 11am
📍 Live on LinkedIn
Join us for a conversation on where we are now, and where we go next.
