Bridging the Divide: MPs and Business Leaders survey 2025

Our latest report, Bridging the Divide, explores the alignment between Members of Parliament and Business Leaders on crucial issues like tax reform and Parliament’s support for businesses.

Based on a survey by Price Bailey LLP, involving 103 MPs and 707 Business Leaders, the report assesses Parliament’s understanding and delivery on business needs, especially in the context of economic growth.

Our report highlights the need for Parliament to better understand and support businesses, particularly high-growth companies, and align tax reform and other priorities to foster economic growth in the UK. For more detailed insights, please refer to the full report below.

Key Findings:

• Parliament’s Understanding and Delivery: Business Leaders have a more positive view compared to MPs, but a significant alignment gap exists, especially influenced by business growth rates.
• Tax Reform: MPs and Business Leaders fundamentally disagree on tax reform priorities.
• Regional Differences: Notable variations in views on Parliament’s support for businesses, with Northern Ireland, Wales, and the South West being especially positive of Parliament.