Part two of our review of 2023 moves into the second quarter and begins with the news that the Labour Party announced its a former partner at financial services giant PwC, was selected as the candidate to go up against incumbent Andy Street when voters hit the polls in May. Said to be a centrist party stalwart, Mr Parker spent 26 years at PwC in Birmingham and London and was also involved in the formation of the West Midlands Combined Authority and is also a treasurer with the West Midlands Forum. The mayor's remit includes key business matters such as public transport, investment in housing and skills. A brace of business bodies…
