Louise Hancox Textile Artist

I had the pleasure of spending time with @Keir_Starmer and local @UKLabour candidate for Basingstoke, Luke Murphy, this morning. I introduced them to one of my #SBS Small Business Sunday winners, Laura of @hants_sch_jewel. We took the time to talk about all the things that are important to businesses, large or small. It’s the first time I have met Keir, and to say I found him engaging and interesting, and most importantly interested, is an understatement. He gave me the clear impression that he has the ability to listen to the facts about business needs and the country as a whole. Hopefully, should he become PM, he will be able to put an end to the chaotic way the country is being run. We need adults in charge. The UK has been crying out for stability and the end of chaos, and no more so than us business owners ! The Labour party manifesto goes a long way to recognising and dealing with this, including the overhauling of the archaic business rates system…something you may have heard me mention once or twice before. Come July 4th, we can all vote with our feet for the country we want.

A big thank you to one of my #SBS Small Business Sunday winners @PawprintFamily for sending me this fantastic #SBS badge. Not only that, but they're also going to be handed out at #SBSEvent2024, so keep your eyes peeled for them !