It was interesting to visit the London Stock Exchange last week as the markets opened and to meet with the people behind the scenes of Global Britain's economy.
As of August 2023, the total market value of all companies trading on the LSE stood at £2.5 trillion.
When visiting the floor of the stock exchange, I had the honour of opening the markets for the day.
The London Stock Exchange is a historically and globally important institution that facilitates the movement of money between companies and governments across the world.
With colleagues from the Industry and Parliament Trust, I met with senior financial traders and analysts to discuss how we might better support our local, national and international businesses to encourage stronger growth and recovery in our economy.
Our unique geopolitical position puts us at the heart of global markets, with direct access to US and Chinese investors.
With the most diverse investor base of any major economy, the UK and the London Stock Exchange are at the forefront of capability and potential on the global market. With this comes wider employment opportunities and increased investment in our local industries.
