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‘A big opportunity’: Private equity industry reacts to Labour’s landslide election win

Political clarity and infrastructure commitments spur hopes of a recovery in the deals market, but concerns over new tax changes linger

‘A big opportunity’: Private equity industry reacts to Labour’s landslide election win
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Sir Keir Starmer is set to become the prime minister later today, leading the Labour Party back to power after winning a landslide majority in the UK election.

For private equity firms watching on the sidelines, however, the future is less certain.

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