Most investors have long recognised the role UK government policy, regulatory change and stakeholder scrutiny can have on their investments. But with electoral politics now changing as rapidly as financial and operational environments, politics is increasingly shaping deal outcomes and portfolio value.
Successful investors understand that public affairs strategies are vital for managing these risks and unlocking opportunities.
Why political risk matters for investors in the UK?
In the UK, the Labour Party was elected in July 2024 on a commitment to deliver economic growth and boost private investment. Labour has actively designed policy to leverage higher private investment in key sectors ranging from energy, infrastructure, technology, healthcare and defence.
In many of these areas, the Government has now published policy plans such as the 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy[1], the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy[2] and the AI Opportunities Action Plan.[3] Nevertheless, as a dynamic political landscape continues to play out investors will face ever common risks including:
- Policy and regulatory changes to investment in critical sectors
- Delays or blockages to planning, procurement or approvals
- Reputational scrutiny e.g. ESG, labour practices and public sentiment
- Navigating complex stakeholder dynamics and competing interests
How public affairs helps investors manage political risk in the UK?
Effective public affairs strategies and campaigns enable investors to understand and mitigate political risk and create and take advantage of new opportunities.
Public affairs should be a core part of an investment cycle from due diligence to deal execution through to exit. Brevia’s public affairs services help investors manage political risk in UK investments:
- Stakeholder mapping – Identifying political, regulatory and third-party influencer
- Policy monitoring – Tracking developments that affect your sector or asset class
- Strategic messaging – Framing your narrative to align with government priorities
- Direct engagement – Building trusted relationships with policymakers and officials
- Coalition building – Creating broad-based support and momentum among key stakeholders
BREVIA CONSULTING PROVIDES STRAIGHTFORWARD POLITICAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO BUSINESSES AND ORGANISATIONS
Discover how Brevia can help you and your organisation by contacting the Brevia Team on 020 7091 1650 or contact@brevia.co.uk
[1] HM Treasury, National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy, 19 June 2025, link
[2] Department for Business and Trade, Industrial Strategy, 23 June 2025, link
[3] Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, AI Opportunities Action Plan, 13 January 2025, link
