Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 April 2025

Debate

Autumn Budget 2024

Contribution

Of course the increase in employer’s national insurance will be difficult for some firms—that is clearly the case—but, as I said, the North Ireland economy is growing faster than the rest of the United Kingdom and has low unemployment. The rest of today’s questions time has highlighted the huge areas of potential that the Northern Ireland economy has to continue to grow and create new jobs and businesses.

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