**‘Davos on the Mersey’: Key Insights from Labour’s Conference as the Party Courts Business** As the budget approaches, the Labour Party is clarifying its stance on crucial issues such as investment in the UK economy and workers' rights. For the second consecutive year, corporate leaders gathered in Liverpool for Labour’s annual conference, leading some attendees to humorously refer to the event as a “Davos on the Mersey.” Similar to the previous year, the conference featured a bustling exhibition and fringe events, complete with sponsorships and lounge areas from major companies like Gatwick Airport, National Grid, Ikea, and Specsavers. This year, however, business executives were particularly eager to glean insights into Labour's potential governance following a projected landslide victory in the upcoming July elections. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as leaders sought to understand how Labour's policies might shape the future of business in the UK.