Mike Martin

Mike Martin

Liberal Democrat — Tunbridge Wells

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 June 2025

Debate

Business Rates Relief: High-street Businesses

Contribution

The right hon. Member is making a very important point. This issue is important across the whole socioeconomic spectrum. I had a relatively privileged upbringing, but my first job was washing dishes in a hotel. That job taught me what hard work is. The lessons that we learn in those types of jobs last throughout our lives.

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