Comments from Logistics UK About Andy Burnham's Statement to the House of Commons
The Priorities of Logistics UK’s Members
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Speaking after the Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s statement to the House of Commons this afternoon (1 September 2026), Ben Fletcher, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK, said:
“The new Prime Minister’s first statement to the House of Commons today contained much for the logistics industry to welcome. Commitments driving economic growth across all parts of the country, addressing slow and costly grid connections and increasing construction activity all align with the priorities of Logistics UK’s members, who keep the economy moving by delivering everything that businesses and consumers rely on.
“I welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to leveraging devolution to foster a pro-business environment and help more young people into work. We stand ready to support the government in reindustrialising and accelerating growth across the UK.”
Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit logistics.org.uk
