We need a stronger economy – and it is businesses, not government, that drive growth.
The UK's 5.4 million small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are at the heart of this effort: employing 16.6 million people (one in three voters) and generating £2.8 trillion in turnover. They are not only a vital part of our economy but also a crucial constituency.
Which policies should the Conservatives prioritise to back owners, entrepreneurs, and employees to rebuild trust, remove barriers, and make the UK the best place in the world to start, scale, and succeed in business?
If you are heading to the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester (5-8th October), join me, Tim Dier, Tina McKenzie MBE, Georgiana Bristol, and Jimmy McLoughlin OBE for a Centre for Policy Studies x Conservatives For Business discussion and drinks on Business Day.
We'll also be sharing brand-new insights from Opinium, who've polled 500 senior decision-makers in UK SMEs. Thank you to Musgrave Transport, a family-run business providing expert road haulage since 1972, for their generous sponsorship.
I look forward to seeing you!
