Following Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this week, DIB got the reactions of some of our members.
Dave Dargan, Co-founder and CEO, Starship:
“Tough decisions need to be taken to build a new Britain, emphasised Sir Keir Starmer during his conference speech here in Liverpool. A thriving economy is essential for businesses, even amidst tough times and anticipated challenges ahead. Yet I remain confident that change is on the horizon in the built environment sector, whether through proposed planning reforms, a commitment to sustainable housing development, or simply meeting the needs of our communities.”
Sean Keyes, CEO, Sutcliffe:
“The construction industry is looking to Keir Starmer to make good on his promise to invest in new, critical infrastructure projects – whether that’s housing, hospitals, or other key developments that will stimulate economic growth. Reaching ‘the light at the end of the tunnel’ depends on this investment. And, if you’re serious about rebuilding the economy, you need first-class structural engineers to lay the groundwork. The construction industry is ready to meet this challenge head on and lead the charge to ‘get Britain building again’.
