Blogs - Luther Pendragon

Where next for Labour?

Professor Sir John Curtice was speaking at the Luther offices this week – literally as news of Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s resignation became known. With a range of Luther clients and contacts in attendance, we discussed with Sir John what issues the Prime Minister – and the possible pretenders to his throne – now face electorally.

Local and devolved elections: business uncertainty won’t end on results day

Tomorrow, millions will go to the polls to elect more than 5,000 English councillors, 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament and 96 Members of the Senedd in Wales. For many businesses watching on, this is a point of real consequence. Local and devolved institutions exert influence over critical policy areas, from planning and development to infrastructure delivery and business taxation.

Strait of Hormuz: the need for clear sight amidst policymaking uncertainty

The Strait of Hormuz has dominated headlines in recent weeks, as the US and Iran vie for control of the vital shipping route.

New report reveals nine in ten (88%) UK businesses hit by rising uncertainty, as elections and global conflict weigh on decision making

A new report from Luther Pendragon reveals that uncertainty is now a defining feature of the UK business environment, with 88% of business leaders saying it is now impacting their organisation or sector.

Wales at a crossroads: What diverging energy policies mean for businesses in 2026

This week, Welsh Labour published their manifesto, calling it a bold and hopeful plan for a new chapter in Wales. This comes as the party continues to heavily trail behind both Reform UK and Plaid Cymru in the polls, with the Welsh Senedd expected not to have a Labour majority for the first time since its inception in 1999.

Preparing for a new phase of UK-EU regulatory alignment

The UK Government is preparing to introduce legislation in May’s King’s Speech that could mark a significant shift in the country’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union. The proposed bill would create a mechanism allowing ministers to bring around 76 EU rules back into UK law. While framed as a pragmatic step to unlock future sector-wide trade agreements, the announcement signals that, almost a decade on from the referendum, direct compliance with EU regulation is likely to become a key issue for UK organisations again.