Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, and high streets are the beating heart of our communities. 

We know that small business owners put blood, sweat and tears into building their business and that doing so is often about achieving a lifelong dream. But we also know that times are really tough - and for many, getting worse. The Covid pandemic and changes in our trading relationship with Europe hit hard. And years of Conservative mismanagement have taken their toll. 

Now the new government's Budget unfairly puts the burden of fixing our public services on the shoulders of small business, instead of those who can afford to pay more. 

As your MP, I stand ready to speak up for you - and take your local concerns to the heart of Westminster. 

Please take a few minutes to complete and return this small business survey, so I can be the strong voice that our businesses and local community needs.