Cllr Clare Coghill’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
Our SMEs have been the lifeblood of our communities through the pandemic. Keeping people in work, supporting our economy and providing vital products and services. People who are prepared to take the risk of starting a business and employing other people are brave, hard-working and inspirational. Thank you for everything! Cllr Clare Coghill Leader of Waltham Fores...Read more
Tahir Ali MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
and medium enterprises form the backbone of much local commerce and employment, meaning that the importance of our small and medium enterprises cannot be overstated. But neither can we ignore the immense strain these businesses have been under throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Support for SMEs is therefore more necessary than ever before. In my constituency of Birmingham Hall Green, SMEs fo...Read more
Stephen Kinnock MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Labour is the true party of business, but the reality is that we still have a lot of work to do in terms of persuading the electorate of this fact. SME4Labour plays a pivotal role in demonstrating that Labour cares passionately about small businesses across the length and breadth of our country, and that we have the policies that will support the vital contribution that SMEs make to our econ...Read more
Sir Mark Hendrick MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Micro, Small and Medium businesses are the backbone of local communities, employing nearly 17 million people across the UK. In 2020, there were 6 million SME’s, accounting for over 99% of businesses and it’s so important for the Labour and Co-operative movements to be right there, supporting small business owners and their employees. This growing relationship, along with the support of the...Read more
Simon Lydiard FRSA's Message of Support for SME4Labour
I am delighted to offer my support to SME4Labour. I am a former Senior Civil Servant. In that capacity, I acted as the SME Champion for my Department, and helped to improve legislation on public sector procurement to make it more SME friendly. When I left the civil service, I started work as a self-employed consultant, and also helped to found a new small business which aims to radically imp...Read more
Sarah Owen MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Haven spoken to businesses in Luton, I know it’s been an incredibly tough year for SMEs and the people who work so hard to keep them going. 16 million people working in SMEs are anxious, after such an unprecedented year, about what the future might bring. We’ve seen countless people and businesses excluded from support, being left to fight this pandemic and protect their business on their ow...Read more
Nia Griffith MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
I am pleased to endorse SME4Labour and the excellent work that they do in building links between our party and those businesses that are the backbone of our economy. The past year has been such a difficult time for SMEs across the UK. I know that in Wales, many have been able to rely on vital funding from the Welsh Labour Government - the most generous package of business support anywhere in...Read more
Mick Whitley MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Throughout the terrible pandemic we are living through our small business and self-employed sector have suffered badly, with many being excluded from any financial support from the government. Yet the millions involved in this sector have proved themselves invaluable to our economy. They have – when allowed – provided services to keep the country going, have worked hard to adapt their busine...Read more
Lord Soley's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Successful small and medium sized enterprises are vital to the success of any modern economy. They are the crucible of new high-tech advances in science and technology. They can and do advance Britain's reputation in art design and innovation that make the UK an attractive option for trade and investment. An open and successful economy will nurture SME's as the bedrock of economic stability ...Read more
Leonie Cooper AM's Message of Support for SME4Labour
As the City Hall Labour lead on Economy, it’s been a privilege to hear from the incredible range of small and medium enterprises across London, which give so many parts of London a strongly local feel, so that we can enjoy being part of vibrant localities as well as big city dwellers. Hearing their concerns as they have weathered the pandemic and providing support and constructive recommenda...Read more
Kerry McCarthy MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
It’s been an incredibly tough 18 months for small businesses, but many have rallied to support the local Covid community response. I know in my constituency of Bristol East this has involved cafés feeding NHS staff free of charge, shop owners volunteering their buildings, and delivery companies ensuring vulnerable people still received their fruit and veg. I hope this Gala Dinner will be an ...Read more
Kate Hollern MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
I’m delighted to endorse SME4Labour and everything they’ve done to support local businesses – who need support more than ever. Small businesses are the backbone of our country and the glue that binds our industries together. I know full well from the brilliant businesses I see in Blackburn on a daily basis just how much they have to offer - whether it’s the kebab shop or bakery feeding the n...Read more
Kate Green MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and medium size businesses are the backbone of our economy. In my own constituency of Stretford and Urmston, SMEs bring life and variety to our high streets and our community. As we work to secure our economy and rebuild after this pandemic, we must ensure that SMEs have access to the skilled workers and training programmes they need to grow and develop. Policies such as the apprentice...Read more
Justin Madders MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Every part of our society and our economy has faced challenges over the last 18 months and just as our small and medium size businesses are different so they have all faced different challenges during these difficult times. There is no doubt that our recovery as a country will be driven by the many businesses and individuals who make up the SME sector but how that recovery is shaped will als...Read more
Lord Knight of Weymouth's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and micro businesses are at the heart of the future of Britain. Their innovation and agility are key to economic success and their growth is key to expanding opportunities to people in communities that feel left behind by the digital revolution. I am a big fan of SME4Labour and thank them for bringing the voice of this key sector into our movement. Jim Knight ...Read more
Ian Murray MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and local communities. The Covid pandemic has hit them hard so we need to ensure they are given the support they need to get back on their feet and start to grow again. SME4Labour plays a critical role in bringing the voices of small businesses to the table in the Labour Party to help us develop policies and amplify the small business voice in...Read more
Ian Mearns MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and Medium businesses are the backbone of our local and national economies. I'm delighted to both commend and support the work of SME4Labour in highlighting the issues faced by so many SME's across the country. It is vital, now more than ever, that the Labour Party is aligned closely with the needs of SME's as we grow from the Covid-19 disruption, and SME4Labour are key to ensuring the...Read more
George Howarth MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME4LABOUR is a hugely important organisation for Labour as it provides a direct link with businesses and enables us to better understand what needs to be done to support them. George Howarth MP
Emily Wallace's Message of Support for SME4Labour
I have been a committed Labour Party member all my adult life and for the last 25 years, like so many other people across the UK, I have worked in small businesses employing less than 50 people. Last year I decided to start my own business, my opportunity to build a business with Labour values at its heart. It is so important that those that work in small businesses, and those that run small...Read more
Dan Jarvis MBE's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the lifeblood of our economy: creating employment and training opportunities; supporting the regeneration of our High Streets and urban centres, and helping to build a stronger economy for local communities. Overwhelmingly, SMEs are the businesses that play by the rules and operate in an ethical way – a practical demonstration of responsible capitalism ...Read more
Damien Egan's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and independent businesses are the cornerstones of our local communities. I am so proud as the Mayor of Lewisham to represent a borough where our highstreets represent the diversity of our communities. To protect this diversity in Lewisham we’ve set up an annual audit of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic businesses, the first of its kind in the country. However, it has never been a more...Read more
Cllr Peter Marland's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME’s make a significant contribution to our economy both through the revenue they generate and the people they employ, and this has never been more in focus than over the last year. Here in Milton Keynes our Labour-run Council have developed a Covid-19 Economic Recovery Action Plan and allocated £2.25 million specifically to supporting the local economy and putting businesses and people at ...Read more
Cllr Michael Desmond's Message of Support for SME4Labour
It’s of critical importance that small and medium-sized businesses, the self-employed and entrepreneurs get support, encouragement and are listened to by Government and local authorities. I’ve run On the House in Crystal Palace for 35 years, we do property refurbishment and management; tax policy, leasehold reform and many other issues that affect us, but consecutive Tory government...Read more
Cllr Daniel Kennelly's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME4Labour provides a fantastic forum for small businesses to make their voices heard. Far too often their voices are excluded from both the conversation and accessing support by Government. With their input, Labour can work towards providing real support for the 3 million excluded and our local high streets and town centres. Cllr Daniel Kennelly London Borough of Br...Read more