Matt Vickers

Matt Vickers

Conservative — Stockton West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 9 January 2025

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

Small retailers, restaurants and pubs add huge vibrancy, colour and character to the Great British high street, but the Budget posed an existential crisis to many of them, with the increases to national insurance and the slashing of small business rates relief. Will the right hon. Lady grant a debate on how we can better protect the future of the Great British high street and the many jobs it provides?

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