Anneliese Dodds MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SMEs are the backbone of our economy and of communities up and down the UK. I am delighted to endorse SME4Labour as the voice of small SMEs in our party- connecting business people and Labour members and championing pragmatic and progressive policies for businesses. Over the last twelve months, I’ve been lucky to meet with SMEs up and down the country. This has cemented what I already knew- ...Read more
Alex Cunningham MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small businesses are at the heart of our economic recovery, and we need to support them as they emerge from the pandemic and start trading again. In my own Stockton North constituency we have seen how small businesses can add to the vitality of local high streets, increase footfall and support the local economy. With the right approach and support I am certain that this can be replicated acr...Read more
Murad Qureshi AM's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Never before do our small and medium size business enterprises (SMEs) need more representation than during this coronavirus pandemic. As it is these very businesses particularly in the retail and hospitality sector that government has ignored the most in the major downturn to the economy. It is estimated that 3 million self-employed have been failed by the government. In Central London, many...Read more
Sarah Champion MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME’s are the bedrock of our economy. Both as employers, and as contributors to our prosperity, their success benefits all of our communities. Never has this been clearer than during the extraordinary challenges we have faced in the last year. Throughout, SMEs were at the heart of local responses to the Coronavirus pandemic, working tirelessly to support the vulnerable and to keep our commun...Read more
Cllr Steve Fritchley's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SME4Labour does a great job in supporting small and medium size businesses. Here at Bolsover we also recognise the importance of supporting local businesses. We have been working with local businesses providing advice and guidance on how to operate safely. We are making every effort to stimulate the local economy by adopting a Keynesian approach and spending locally. Many of our independent,...Read more
Ruth Jones MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
SMEs are the lifeblood of the British economy and I am proud to stand in support of them and all the vital work that SME Labour has done to safeguard these businesses across a myriad of sectors. This has been a tough year for everyone and there are very few people who have been hit harder by the Coronavirus pandemic than small and medium sized business owners and their staff. I am proud of t...Read more
Rebecca Evans MS' Message of Support for SME4Labour
The pandemic has put unprecedented strain on micro, small, and medium size businesses. But despite this, many small businesses have gone above and beyond to support their customers and our communities – from arranging home deliveries to donating to people in need. A huge ‘thank you’ to each and every o...Read more
Fleur Anderson MP's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small businesses play a vital and often unsung role in our society. From being there when you need a local shop, a haircut or when you want to relax with a good coffee in snug local café: small businesses form the beating heart of our communities across the country. They are also vital to our economy, employing more than 15.7 million people and having a combined annual turnover of £1.8 trill...Read more
Cllr Lorraine Lauder's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Southwark where I have been a Councillor for 19 years, has high streets and town centres full of brilliant SME. While the Conservatives are the party of big corporations, Labour is here to champion the smaller independent businesses who contribute so much to communities here in Southwark. Local businesses stepped up during the covid-19 to provide residents with food and other vital support. ...Read more
Cllr Tony Ethapemi's Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and Medium size enterprises (SME) are encouraged in Brent for its obvious benefits of boosting the local economy through job creation and increasing the supply of commodities within the borough. Brent Council is also working toward zero carbon emission by 2030 and SME’s are integral to this aspiration. SME’s apart from providing economic growth, they also provide employment opportuniti...Read more
Cllr Janet Burgess' Message of Support for SME4Labour
I am writing with support for your members. This last year has been particularly hard for small and medium size businesses. I know from discussion with such businesses in Islington that there is a great deal of anxiety about their current position, and fear for the future. ...Read more
Cllr Irfan Mohammed’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
As a previous Business Owner and Lambeth Business Champion, I have had the advantage to see first hand the difficult circumstances Small businesses have faced. And in need of more...Read more
Cllr Matt Nathan’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
Islington’s small businesses are the lifeblood of our borough’s high streets and town centres. Here in Islington we are committed to supporting SMEs at all stages. We have offered commercial rent holidays and supported in adapting and adjusting small business models to help them weather the challenges the pandemic has posed. We have also prioritised the roll out of the government’s business ...Read more
Cllr Asima Shaikh’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
Islington’s small businesses are the lifeblood of our borough’s high streets and town centres. Here in Islington we are committed to supporting SMEs at all stages. We have offered commercial rent holidays and supported in adapting and adjusting small business models to help them weather the challenges the pandemic has posed. We have also prioritised the roll out of the government’s business ...Read more
Andrew Dismore AM’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
I am delighted to be able to send my best wishes to you on the 4th annual SME4Labour gala dinner. Never has the work of SME4Labour been more important, than under a new national leadership in showing the support to all those small and medium sized businesses who have been struggling over the last year due to COVID-19 and Brexit. Local businesses have risen to the challenge of COVID despite t...Read more
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
This has been a challenging year for small and medium sized businesses up and down the country. In my constituency, Torfaen, we are lucky enough to have nearly 2000 SME’s that provide jobs, skills, and vital services in our community. I am always encouraging friends, family and constituents to shop local, but supporting SME’s isn’t just about spending. Promoting the work of businesses by...Read more
Lee Waters MS' Message of Support for SME4Labour
Throughout this pandemic, it’s been the small businesses and the self-employed who have had our backs. Delivering supplies to the elderly, keeping communities going, and providing that personal service that you just don’t get online or in the big chains. In Wales, Welsh Labour is delivering for SMEs. We want the everyday, foundational economy to thrive and be at the heart of our recovery fro...Read more
Judith Cummins MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
Small and medium sized businesses play a vital role in our local communities, providing jobs and opportunities across the country. We have seen how they have stepped up during the pandemic to support those most in need. SME4Labour does an excellent job of championing SMEs within the Labour Party and helping to produce policies to support them in these challenging times.
Stephen Morgan MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
Covid-19 has brought a year of unprecedented uncertainty for small businesses in Portsmouth and across the country. Local firms and entrepreneurs are at the centre of our communities and have often been on the frontline of our response to the pandemic. I have always argued that Portsmouth is a city of makers and doers. In my constituency, I have seen time and again how these vibrant local bu...Read more
Barry Gardiner MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
We have seen throughout the pandemic how it is the SME sector that has suffered some of the worst financial hits and some of the saddest human tragedies. Far too many small and family run businesses that have been the backbone of their community have been forced to close. And as they go, local jobs and prosperity vanishes with them. Your work at SME4Labour in being their voice to us in parli...Read more
Fabian Hamilton MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
SMEs are the beating heart of our communities in Leeds and across the country. Throughout the pandemic, Labour has shown that it is the party of local business and the self-employed and I’m delighted that SME4Labour will be making this clear through its excellent work in supporting so many enterprises up and down the UK.
Stephen Timms MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
As Labour draws up plans for the next Government, we need to hear from SMEs about policies which can help them succeed. After massive Government borrowing last year, taxes will no doubt have to rise. But tax policy needs to boost – rather than threaten – the prospects for SMEs. I hope SME4Labour can continue to provide the sounding board that we need.
Baroness Hayter’s Message of Support for SME4Labour
In this first year fully outside of the EU, and in the wake of Covid, trading and surviving for SMEs is a continuing challenge. So SME4Labour, by bringing SME concerns to the heart of the party, is a vital conduit for us to help campaign for and assist this essential part of the UK economy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Cllr Jon Davies’ Message of Support for SME4Labour
As someone who ran a couple of small businesses myself I know the rewards but also the challenges even in normal times. I can't imagine what the last year has been like and am full of admiration for all our SME's who have kept going despite everything - you are the heart of our community and I hope government recognises this - in Lambeth council we certainly do and will use our resources to ...Read more