Support for SMEs in coastal and farming constituencies
Tabled 20 January 2025 by Edward Morello
That this House acknowledges the detrimental impact of National Insurance contribution rises and higher business rates on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in coastal and farming constituencies like West Dorset; notes that these sectors are essential for tourism and seasonal employment but are disproportionately affected by these financial pressures; calls for fundamental reform of the business rates system to support small businesses and high streets while stopping the penalisation of productive investment; and further calls on the Government to take immediate action to alleviate the financial burden on SMEs before it forces closures that will devastate local economies.
Signatories (27)
- Edward Morello Sponsor
- Ian Roome
- Helen Maguire
- Liz Jarvis
- Steff Aquarone
- Ben Maguire
- Adam Dance
- Jim Shannon
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Steve Darling
- Dr Roz Savage
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Vikki Slade
- David Chadwick
- Calum Miller
- Ellie Chowns
- Martin Wrigley
- Andrew George
- Ben Lake
- Max Wilkinson
- Adrian Ramsay
- Christine Jardine
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Ann Davies
- Llinos Medi
- Olly Glover
- James MacCleary