Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 11 February 2026

Debate

Economic Impact of Government Policies

Contribution

I do not accept that Northern Ireland has the worst of both worlds. However, the hon. Gentleman is right to draw attention to the issue facing small businesses, highlighted by the FSB report and others, including Lord Murphy’s independent report. As he will have noticed, in the Budget the Chancellor announced a £16.6 million package which will include a comprehensive one-stop-shop regulatory support service to help precisely those businesses to trade more between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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