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Liberal Democrats would give a “start-up allowance’ to help budding
entrepreneurs with living costs in the first six months of setting up
their business.
The party is making a bold pitch to be the party of business with Tim
Farron the only major party leader committed to Britain’s membership of
the single market. Tim will launch the party’s business policy at the
Liberal Democrat Entrepreneurs Network event on Tuesday night.
Susan Kramer, Liberal Democrat Business spokesperson, said:
“Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of a thriving economy but I know from
my own time in business, the early months can be really tough. This will
really help get small businesses off the ground and let the economy
grow. It takes courage to set up a business, and we are on the side of
entrepreneurs."
Tim Farron said:
“While the Conservatives focus on giving tax cuts to giant corporations,
our focus is on small businesses seeking to grow. And unlike Labour and
the Conservatives, we would stay in the single market.”
Other key policies include reviewing controversial business rates and
expanding the state-owned British Business Bank to make it easier for
firms to borrow.
Tim Farron added:
“Many firms are struggling to borrow to invest, and that is suffocating
an economy being propped up on consumer spending. The Conservatives have
lost the right to call themselves the party of business. The Liberal
Democrats are now that party.
“A Conservative landslide will be bad for you and your family. Bad for
your job. Bad for your bills. Bad for the NHS. Bad for our schools. But
have hope. A better future is available.”
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