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A great discussion at @SouthbankKebab this morning as SME4Labour welcomed Treasury minister @dantomlinsonmp MP for a breakfast roundtable chaired by @FeryalClark MP, bringing small businesses and policymakers together ahead of the Budget.
Small businesses are vital to thriving high streets and stronger local economies. Today’s roundtable gave businesses the opportunity to share their experiences and put their priorities directly to the Treasury.
Thank you to Dan Tomlinson MP, Feryal Clark MP and everyone who contributed. SME4Labour will continue bringing businesses and policymakers together to ensure SMEs have a strong voice at the heart of government.
Join us at a future SME4Labour event to meet others, share ideas and take part in the conversation.
Visit sme4labour.org for upcoming events. We would love to see you there!
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Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy and community! It was fantastic to speak with business in #Elswick about how the £20 million I’ve secured through the Government’s Pride in Place programme should be spent to support them and their growth!
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Earlier today our Senior Public Affairs Lead, @RHA_Ferdy attended an @SME4LABOUR roundtable with @FeryalClark MP (Enfield North) and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, @dantomlinsonmp.
With profit margins in the road haulage sector hovering at around just 2%, our message was clear: for many transport SMEs right now, success simply means keeping their heads above water.
During the session, we pushed for stronger support on cash flow - including reducing statutory payment terms down to 30 days for our sector - and urged Treasury colleagues to freeze fuel duty alongside targeted relief.
We also raised the growing challenge of over-devolution creating a confusing patchwork of local transport regulations for national operators. The Minister noted that upcoming devolution plans will focus on supporting key regional sectors and encouraged continued engagement on regulatory burdens.
We’ll keep ensuring the voice of commercial road transport is front and centre in every Treasury conversation.
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Environment Secretary Angela Eagle (@angelaeagle) has confirmed Anglian Water was fined £1.6m after repeated sewage pollution of Essex's River Brain.
The Environment Agency (@EnvAgency) traced toxic ammonia discharges stretching nearly 14km between Braintree and Witham in 2022 to a faulty valve at Braintree water recycling centre.
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🌹 SME4Labour was delighted to support tonight’s Hyde Labour and Co-operative Party fundraising dinner, with Mehmet Nezir Korkut representing us. Great to see so many councillors and Labour activists coming together! @NezirKorkut @elsieblundell
🌹 A message from @darrenpjones MP about SME4Labour!
Thank you, Darren, for your support and for joining us at our fundraising dinner for @SoniaKumarMP
We’re proud to bring small businesses and the Labour movement together and will continue supporting Labour MPs across the country.
📺 Watch Darren’s message below.
🌹 Tonight, SME4Labour was proud to help organise and host a fundraising dinner for our good friend @SoniaKumarMP . Thank you to everyone who joined us to support Sonia and her campaigning work.
We were delighted to welcome @darrenpjones MP as our guest speaker. Darren warmly praised Sonia, who served as one of his Parliamentary Private Secretaries during his time in Cabinet.
The minister agreed to take forward points on energy-efficient public procurement, regional financial services skills and connecting business owners with ministers at the Department for Business and Trade.
A constructive discussion with practical ideas for follow-up.
A lively breakfast roundtable with Lee Barron MP and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby MP at Troia Southbank today.
Business leaders and trade bodies came together to discuss what SMEs need to invest, grow and create jobs.
@LeeBarronMP @LucyRigby @ibrahim_Dogus
Finance representatives discussed updating consumer credit rules for the digital economy, widening access to saving and unlocking investment in small businesses.
Energy costs and support for road transport were also raised.
