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Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 September 2026

Debate

Business Rates Avoidance Schemes

Contribution

My Lords, although it is important for the Government to take action against those who break the rules and the law, high streets in this country are virtually crippled as a result of taxation, including the business rates that are applied to them. What will the Government do to lift these burdens and encourage small businesses to continue to trade on our high streets?

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