As the UK gears up for the 2024 general election, Drapers seeks to advocate for the fashion retail industry’s growth and sustainability.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the general election will take place on 4 July, sparking discussions across various sectors.
- Drapers aims to highlight key challenges such as business rates reform, post-Brexit trade, and sustainability regulations.
- Engaging with all sectors of the fashion industry, Drapers invites input to formulate a manifesto for governmental consideration.
- Property experts weigh in on Labour’s high street strategy as part of the campaign’s initial discussions.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the scheduled general election on 4 July has prompted Drapers to take action for the fashion retail industry. With over 137 years as a voice in this sector, Drapers intends to scrutinise potential governmental policies to ensure they meet the industry’s needs.
The industry faces several challenges, including business rates reform, post-Brexit trade and labour issues, and sustainability regulations. Such issues have been identified by readers and stakeholders as critical hurdles to advancement.
To address these, Drapers is calling upon everyone from suppliers and manufacturers to designers and retailers to express what they require to survive and thrive. The objective is to compile these insights into a comprehensive manifesto to present to political parties.
A focal point of this campaign is engaging various industry players in dialogue about needed governmental actions. This collaborative approach aims to inform policymakers of the practical needs and hurdles within the fashion retail domain.
Initial campaign efforts include consultations with property experts to evaluate Labour’s proposed high street strategy, offering insights into what effective policies might look like.
Drapers’ initiative seeks to bridge the gap between fashion retail needs and governmental policymaking ahead of the general election.
