Archive for October 2014

Business backs Prime Minister’s plan

Barnsley PicsAlthough much has rightly been made of the strong support amongst voters and the media to the Prime Minister’s long-term economic plan for our Country – commentary from the business sector does not seem to have been noted.

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs who have set-up many businesses including an international manufacturing firm I know of the damage that Labour did to the sector when they were in power and what is being done now to address that.

Here are some quotes from leading business organisations; I will leave it in their own words;

The CBI has said, “The CBI welcomes the Prime Minister’s commitment to a long-term economic plan for a successful Britain. Businesses are ready to step up to the plate to make sure that growth is meaningful to everyone”. They go on to say, “A job is the best route to prosperity and business supports stronger incentives for people to get a job and get on in work. At the same time, we need more investment to create more jobs, so pledging to keep the UK corporate tax rate the most competitive in the G20 will send out a clear positive signal to businesses”.
BCC said, “The Prime Minister was right to make the link between a competitive business environment, a strong economy and the resources available for delivering the public services people across Britain want. The continued commitment to balancing the books is absolutely right, as are the income tax cuts for promoting work, enterprise and aspiration. Overall, this was a speech that stressed the importance of the economy and didn’t duck the scale of the challenges we face”.
The FSB. “In his speech the Prime Minister promised he would secure a better future and balance the books. For business, his commitments on tackling the deficit, corporate taxes and much-needed house building are welcome. We particularly support the Prime Minister’s clear commitment to delivering full employment – a goal the FSB put at the heart of our Manifesto”.

EEF- The Manufacturers Organisation, “Business will be delighted by the PM’s commitment to maintain low corporate taxes, which is a vital ingredient of confidence and future growth”. They go on to say; “The PM’s focus on finishing the job in education is welcome and critical to delivering industry’s pipeline of new employees. We strongly back efforts to maintain the drive for high quality and high standards in schools”.

So this is why we must ensure a majority Conservative Government next year.