I am very lucky to have some amazing family businesses in my constituency.
That is why, during Family Business Week, I want to take the chance to celebrate the shops, cafes and local firms that support our high streets and bring so much to our communities.
With the new Budget raising taxes for many small business owners and reducing disposable income for local families, life will only get harder for these independent firms.
Thank you to all the families who work so hard to keep them going. I will continue to stand up for them in Parliament.
