Dave Doogan

Dave Doogan

Scottish National Party — Angus and Perthshire Glens

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 November 2025

Debate

Supporting High Streets

Contribution

Does the Minister understand the immediacy of the pressure on small businesses? She may have the best of intentions, and I am sure that prices will unwind in five or 10 years, eventually resulting in lower energy bills for commercial enterprise across the United Kingdom. That will not happen this week, however, or even this year or next, and many of them will not survive. What is her message to them about this perpetual “jam tomorrow” culture?

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