Jessica Toale

Jessica Toale

Labour — Bournemouth West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 November 2026

Debate

Budget Resolutions

Contribution

I really welcome the change to the business rates threshold, which will take hundreds of businesses in Bournemouth town centre out of paying rates. However, has my right hon. Friend considered the knock-on impact on business improvement districts, which often step up to fill the gap when councils cannot keep the streets clean or keep shopfronts looking nice? As more areas are coming out of rates, what are the Government doing to look at the impact on BIDs?

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