Andy Burnham: ““I do think it is crucial to have stability and to show that there’s a willingness to face up to the reality of some of…”

I believe some businesses have gone too far in their use of restrictive practices such as non-compete clauses, a view I know shared by many in this room and across the sector.

We will do what we can to request that the right steps are being taken, and that’s the approach we’ll take.

So I can confirm today we will legislate to make sure that non-compete clauses will no longer be a barrier to hiring for our most promising start-ups and scaling firms.

The controversial motion... shouldn't be supported in any way, shape or form.