A survey of business leaders for today’s Independent suggests that they are warming to the idea of a Conservative Government and welcome the return of Ken Clarke to the political frontline as shadow business secretary.
The ComRes poll shows that:
Asked who they would most want to serve on their board of directors, they replied:
And, crucially, business is unconvinced that Labour’s economic measures will be effective:
Some may find the 56% figure a little low in terms of those thinking the party is ready for government. However, I remain of the view that the election will not be until May 2010, which means there will probably be another 16 months for the rejuvenated shadow cabinet team to prove itself worthy of taking the reins of power.
Jonathan Isaby