(18 Apr 2017, 7:49 pm)MrFozz wrote I would be interested to see what parties put in there manifestos to support small business, down to what help could be given to start up's as my Mrs wants to open up her own Nail Bar and Salon and would be interested to know if there is anything going to be outlined regarding helping new businessesas an election pledge
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In recent years the tories have pushed through employer's NI discounts of up to £2000 for small businesses and a reform of business rates which has increased the amount of small businesses who are exempt from paying rates. The re-doing of rateable values last year meant most business rates went down, only really those in London and the south east went up. They've also capped the amount that business rates can go up whilst also making changes so councils can soon keep 100% of the revenues generated by business rates, currently 50% goes to central government.
I'm not saying I'm voting Tory by a long way, but they trump Labour on small business all day long.