Businesses need to "get on the pitch" to speak up against policies they think are damaging their prospects, Kemi Badenoch has said.The Conservative leader also appealed to business leaders to support her party, suggesting there was no credible alternative which would represent their interests.Speaking at the FTSE 250+ conference in central London, Mrs Badenoch said: "My message to business is: I'm on your side, but I need you to be on mine too."

Businesses need to "get on the pitch" to speak up against policies they think are damaging their prospects, Kemi Badenoch has said.The Conservative leader also appealed to business leaders to support her party, suggesting there was no credible alternative which would represent their interests.Speaking at the FTSE 250+ conference in central London, Mrs Badenoch said: "My message to business is: I'm on your side, but I need you to be on mine too."