Rachel Reeves MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
"We were elected on a mandate to fix the foundations and deliver change – with our number one mission to drive economic growth. Small and medium-sized businesses are central to this mission. They bring life to our high streets; jobs to our communities; and world-class goods and services which sustain our economy. I see first-hand in my own constituency, and in visits across the...Read more
Mark Sewards MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
I’m so pleased to endorse the efforts of SME4Labour. They do essential work to make the case for putting small and medium-sized enterprises at the heart of Labour’s economic policy and vision. Their events are wide ranging and varied, covering everything from the High Street to the future of Biomass. They are one of the most a...Read more
Jo Platt MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are undeniably the lifeblood of our economy. Their contributions are vital, and fostering strong connections with these businesses is essential for our collective growth and prosperity. I have always been passionate about championing local businesses, especially since they play a cr...Read more
Stephen Timms MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
SMEs are vital to the UK’s economy. The UK has over 2.7 million SMEs employing 13.6 million people and generating more than £2.6 billion in turnover. SMEs bolster our prosperity, provide millions of livelihoods, and create goods and services enjoyed across the world. SME4Labour has worked tirelessly to make SMEs central to ...Read more
Lillian Jones MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
It is a pleasure to attend the Annual SME4Labour Gala Dinner and Labour Excellence Awards. SMEs are the bedrock employers across the UK employing nearly half of the total workforce and making up over 99% of the business population. As a Member of Parliament, I am acutely aware of the number of SMEs in my Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituency and their importance, n...Read more
Sonia Kumar MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
As the daughter of a successful small business owner – my family's greengrocer, proudly serving the community for 45 years – I truly understand the vital role that SMEs play in our economy. Across the country, and especially here in Dudley, we rely on SMEs to breathe life into our high streets, grow our economic growth, and create employment opportunities. Their ...Read more
Sharon Hodgson MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and medium-sized enterprises have always been and will continue to be at the heart of our economic development and future prosperity. SMEs play a vital role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering economic growth. The work of SME4Labour is crucial when it comes to bringing together business and policy that enable SMEs to thrive. I am delighted t...Read more
Matt Western MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
I want to thank SME4Labour for their years of tireless campaigning for SMEs in the Labour Party. It has been a privilege to support them in this work for many years. Whether it has been through hosting meetings, roundtables, receptions, dinners, SME4Labour has brought people together and highlighted the incredible contribut...Read more
Cllr Andrew Morgan’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of the Welsh economy, supporting our villages, town and cities, creating jobs and driving growth to ensure that our high streets survive. As we enter a new era for the relationship between Westminster and the Senedd, following Labour’s historic victory in the summer, we can look...Read more
Jim Dickson MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
I am delighted to once again attend the SME4Labour Gala Dinner and Labour Excellence Awards. SME4Labour provide a key role, creating links between businesses and Labour which is vital as we seek to restore our economy, improve investor confidence and increase skilled jobs in the UK. Read more
Kate Osborne MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME4Labour have been a wonderful support for me in Parliament and in the constituency. They have organised countless meetings, roundtables, and receptions to ensure that there is a greater understanding of the challenges faced by small and medium businesses. In my constituency of Jarrow and Gateshead East they helped with ...Read more
Cllr Peter Marland’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME4Labour plays a pivotal role in championing the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises within the Labour Party and across the UK. Small and medium businesses are the backbone of our economy, nationally and locally in Milton Keynes; driving innovation, community growth and creating jobs, but under the Conservative government, our SMEs were left to str...Read more
Kirith Entwistle MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
As the Member of Parliament for Bolton North East, I am delighted to extend my wholehearted support to SME4Labour. Small and medium-sized enterprises are indeed the backbone of our economy, representing 99.9% of all private sector businesses and employing over 16.7 million people across the UK. These enterprises are the lifeblood of our communities, driving innov...Read more
Douglas Alexander MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
The success of small and medium-sized enterprises will be critical to this Labour Government’s first mission to kickstart economic growth and make the UK the fastest-growing major economy by the end of our first term in government. Labour’s manifesto also included the ambition to make the UK the best place to start and grow a business. SMEs already account for n...Read more
Blair McDougall MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
There can be no economic growth without the energy, creativity and hard work of small businesses. Labour’s mission depends on working with businesses to create an economy where everyone has the opportunities to make the most of their ideas and ambitions for the future. As a small business person and a Labour candidate SME4Labour were an enormous support. The orga...Read more
Stephen Morgan MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
In my constituency of Portsmouth South and across the country, small businesses are the engine which drive our economy. After years of uncertainty, it is vital we do everything we can to support them to grow and thrive. SME4Labour plays a key role in building these relationships – particularly in ensuring the voices of smaller business owners are heard when it comes to our strategy to kickst...Read more
Keir Starmer MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
This was a momentous year for the Labour Party. With the help of SME4Labour, we won a historic General Election victory. So the first thing to say is thank you - for all the meetings you’ve held, the roundtables you’ve hosted, the receptions you’ve organised, and the fundraisers you’ve planned. Thanks to your efforts, we finally have a Labour government that w...Read more
Stephen Kinnock MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME4Labour's contribution to the Labour Party's general election success cannot be understated. Much will rightly be made of Rachel Reeves's progress in winning the trust of the City, but her recognition that SMEs are the lifeblood of our economy and the primary engine of growth has been every bit as significant. SME4Labour...Read more
Satvir Kaur MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Having grown up helping my family's small business, I know what it's like and understand the challenges faced. Local businesses and high streets are the beating heart of our towns and cities and, in my patch Southampton Test, the majority of our brilliant businesses are SMEs. I am so pleased that our new Labour government is championing SMEs, with plans such as r...Read more
Paul Sweeney MSP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME4Labour are strong advocates for small and medium-sized businesses – their campaigning ensure that the voice of SMEs is heard loud and clear by Labour politicians. SMEs are drivers of economic growth in Scotland and across the rest of the UK economy. There are major challenges which will only be overcome if we work with ...Read more
Sarah Champion MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
As the MP for Rotherham, I know SMEs play a major role in revitalising our high streets and bringing opportunity to our communities. SME’s underpin the local economy and are often shape the areas identity. I am proud to support SME4Labour in their work to advocate for these important contributors to our town's success and I will continue fighting to make sure S...Read more
David Burton-Sampson MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
I am a small business owner. The last few years have been tough. I’ve felt it, and I know many of my peers have too. Owning and running a small business is challenging. We have the same expectations upon us as any other large organisation has in terms of looking after our employees well, complying with regulations, accounting correctly and so on. All massive...Read more
Mary Creagh MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
I worked with SME’s at Cranfield School of Management before becoming an MP, so I wholeheartedly applaud the work of SME4Labour. Every large business starts as a small business. SMEs are integral to the UK’s labour market and economy, but they aren't just big players nationally; they are the lifeblood of our local communities too. In Coventry East, thousands of SMEs contribute to the vibranc...Read more
Cllr Jeremy Newmark's Message of Support for SME4Labour
The work of Ibrahim Dogus and SME4Labour brings together the best of small and medium business and the best of Labour. Local business and town centres are the places where the growth agenda and local communities come together. During our time in opposition SME4Labour was tireless in doing the groundwork that has ensured ou...Read more