Labour’s Shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson MP was in Peterborough recently to hear from local businesses about the challenges they are facing.

Bill joined Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate Andrew Pakes for a day meeting businesses across the city, to highlight Labour’s plans to support businesses in government, including a roundtable with the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce at Orton Hall Hotel.

The event was also joined by Peterborough and Cambridgeshire Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson.

Shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson MP said “It was great to meet with local businesses in Peterborough today, and hear about the great work they are doing. They have been let down by this Conservative government for 13 years. Labour is a pro-business, pro-worker party.

“Our Industrial Strategy has a long-term approach, creating certainty, stability and investment for local businesses. We recognise the vital role that small and local businesses play in our economy, serving local communities, providing good quality local jobs, and boosting growth. Specifically for small businesses, Labour would scrap and transform business rates, tackle late payments, and reform the apprenticeship levy.

“Labour wants to work in partnership with business, to support prosperity for businesses and workers in Peterborough, and communities right across the country.”