Support for local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers
Tabled 22 July 2025 by Helen Maguire
That this House recognises the vital role local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers play in our communities and economy; supports the Buy Local, Back Britain campaign encouraging everyone to buy local and support the shops and makers that give high streets their unique character; notes that buying local keeps money circulating locally, protects jobs, helps small businesses thrive, and reduces carbon emissions; acknowledges the challenges small businesses face, including rising costs, online competition, and changing shopping habits; and calls on the Government to do more to support local businesses through business rates reform, National Insurance contributions relief, targeted high street regeneration, and promoting the importance of buying local, to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Signatories (35)
- Helen Maguire Sponsor
- Steve Darling
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Edward Morello
- Marie Goldman
- Cameron Thomas
- Mr Will Forster
- Ellie Chowns
- Adam Dance
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Tom Morrison
- Wera Hobhouse
- Dr Roz Savage
- Ian Roome
- Gideon Amos
- Claire Young
- Liz Jarvis
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Martin Wrigley
- Sarah Dyke
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Jim Shannon
- Chris Law
- Shockat Adam
- Christine Jardine
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Clive Jones
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Andrew George
- Sarah Green
- David Chadwick
- Carla Denyer
- James MacCleary
- Zöe Franklin