Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper has introduced a 30-page economic blueprint during the party's conference in Brighton, arguing that the UK's growth is currently stifled by an overly restrictive, bureaucratic environment. Cooper, who serves as the party’s Treasury spokesperson, characterized this systemic issue as a "computer says no" approach that prevents domestic research and start-ups from scaling successfully within Britain.
Central to the party's proposal is the establishment of a "Department for Growth" and a centralized digital portal. This one-stop-shop would consolidate tax, legal, and regulatory services to help small and medium-sized enterprises navigate red tape more effectively. Cooper argued that these measures are necessary to prevent innovative British companies from moving their operations overseas.
A significant portion of the strategy focuses on reversing the economic impact of Brexit. Cooper proposed a "Growth and Defence Partnership" with the EU, claiming that closer integration could recover approximately £90 billion in annual lost tax revenue. She expressed confidence that the UK could rejoin the EU single market and customs union within 12 months, rejecting the idea of a more limited associate partnership.
During her address, Cooper sought to distinguish the Liberal Democrats from both the Labour government and the Conservative Party. She criticized Labour for a lack of vision regarding European relations and condemned the Conservatives and Reform UK for their fiscal records and political rhetoric. She specifically warned against the influence of Nigel Farage, urging voters to reject his political model.
Source: BBC News
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