More than 100 Labour MPs and peers sign open letter saying ESG policies are holding back defence spendingBusiness live – latest updatesBanks, investors and pension funds should treat weapons manufacturers as “ethical” investments so that more money goes to the industry to arm Ukraine and the UK, according to a group of more than 100 Labour MPs and peers.Ninety-six MPs and six peers have signed an open letter calling for financial businesses to “sweep away ill-considered anti-defence rules which are acting as a barrier to doing what is right”, in another sign of the backlash against environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Continue reading...
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