UK investors fear 'dangerous precedent' set by Jeremy Corbyn's share-grab policy

Concerns over plan to hand company shares to employees

David Brenchley
clock • 5 min read

A high-profile Labour Party policy that would cost investors an estimated £340bn and hand shares in UK companies to employees would set a "worrying precedent" and damage the UK's reputation as an attractive destination for international investors, fund managers have warned.

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