It was a pleasure to visit Angela at Youngwood Farm on Ducks Hill Road this morning as part of Family Business Week.
This week is all about celebrating the central role family businesses play in supporting our local economy and community. The importance of this has been highlighted significantly following the Government's Autumn Budget, which puts businesses like Angela's in peril.
I had a useful discussion with Angela about the issues she is facing and the importance of protecting this piece of our local green belt, something else which is under threat under the new Government. It was also interesting to hear about Angela's background at Hillingdon Council and in building management and to meet some four-legged constituents.
It is vital that we protect our family-run businesses, including farms, and I will continue to support those in Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner.
