On Friday (21 May) I was very pleased to accept an invite to meet with the Shopkeepers’ Campaign in Pinner. The group are seeking reforms to the business rates system in England and I was grateful for the chance to hear what local business owners have to say.
While the answer to this issue is far from clear, I do understand the perceived unfairness between bricks and mortar businesses and those who are solely based online. I remain committed to the fact that we need to strike the balance between closing this gap while continuing to secure sustainable funding for local authorities.
