The shadow chancellor will also charm business leaders at a forum that has been described as the party's biggest yet.
Rachel Reeves will promise to speed up planning processes to revive the economy as she branded the Tories the 'single biggest obstacle' to the economy. The shadow chancellor will pledge an overhaul of the UK's 'antiquated planning system' in order to 'get Britain building again'.
Planning applications would be fast-tracked for battery factories, laboratories and 5G infrastructure while the party would also set clearer national guidance for developers on consulting local communities to avoid the prospect of litigation. Sweeteners and potential incentives such as cheaper energy bills will be provided to encourage local communities to back clean energy projects.
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