Political opinion: Horsham MP responds to Spring Statement, calling for urgent government support for communities and businesses

Political opinion: Horsham MP responds to Spring Statement, calling for urgent government support for communities and businesses

John Milne, Lib Dem MP for Horsham, has condemned the Chancellor's Spring Statement, accusing the government of failing local businesses and public services.

BBPA responds to Spring Statement | The British Guild of Beer Writers

Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “The Spring Statement was the perfect chance to sow the seeds of growth but Government missed the opportunity, has not listened to business, and we can now expect to see prices rise, jobs at risk, and growth downgraded. “For a Government whose mission is growth, there is an alarming lack of a plan to boost the economy, given they’ve buried brewers and pubs under mountains of regu…

Scot Lib Dems respond to Spring Statement

Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said: “The Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to deliver the change our communities are crying out for. People voted for change but so far Labour are delivering more of the same. “The Government had the chance today to kickstart growth by scrapping their jobs tax. Instead the government has chosen to inflict more pain on ou…

The Spring Statement: Business Responds

Alan Stephenson-Brown, CEO of Evolve: “Despite the chancellor’s promises made in October to boost digital infrastructure and support the growth of the digital and technology sectors, it still remains to be seen if the government will deliver on these commitments.

NHS Confederation responds to the Spring Statement

We understand the need to stabilise public finances in the short-term and that this will require cost-cutting measures.