Chuka Umunna praised the resilience and initiative of Sussex firms on a visit to the city yesterday (Thursday, April 30).
THE Shadow Business Secretary was visiting Brighton to support Nancy Platts, Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven.
Umunna has led initiatives such as the Small Business Saturday Campaign, backed by Edward Street employer American Express. He visited business and small companies in Woodingdean including Johny’s Wares Hardware Store.
Chuka said: “What strikes everyone who visits Brighton and Hove is the sheer range and diversity of small businesses in the city. This diversity must be celebrated and a Labour government will fight tooth and nail to support start-up firms and local stores like those on Warren Road in Woodingdean.
“Successful businesses need access to finance if they are to grow, so the next Labour Government will establish a British Investment Bank to boost lending for small businesses to grow and create jobs.”
Nancy Platts, Labour’s candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, added: “Throughout this campaign I’ve seen first hand the commitment and dedication small business owners put into their companies and into the community. Labour’s policy to cut and freeze business rates will help 8,000 businesses across Brighton and Hove. If elected, I will champion our local businesses because it is through their success and entrepreneurship that we will get the economy moving again.”
Johny from Johny’s Wares, said: “It was great to meet Chuka today and explain how we set up our business and how we work closely with the community in Woodingdean to ensure we offer the goods and services they are looking for. It was also great fun showing Chuka how to use our special key cutting machine!”
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