What's happened
Labour's economic policy and efforts to court business leaders are in the spotlight.
Why it matters
The Labour Party's economic policy and its relationship with business leaders are key issues ahead of the upcoming general election.
What the papers say
The Times and The Independent emphasize Labour's efforts to court business leaders and its economic policy, while The Guardian and The Mirror focus on Labour's pledge to cap corporation tax at 25% if elected.
How we got here
Labour's economic policy and its approach to business leaders have been the subject of ongoing discussion and disagreement.
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