Rachael Maskell

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op) — York Central

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 February 2026

Debate

Taxation: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Contribution

It might not have filtered through, but I have written to the Chancellor on behalf of many Labour MPs regarding concerns about small businesses and the fact that many of them will not receive the vital support that they need. They are very fearful of what is going to happen in just eight weeks’ time. Will the Minister look particularly at small businesses, which are not getting the relief and support that they need, and ensure that we are able to mitigate some of that? These businesses form a vital part of the whole economic ecosystem. If they are not growing and are instead shrinking then that will have an impact on our whole economy.

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