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The Labour Party believes that small and medium enterprises businesses are the backbone of the United Kingdom. As of 2016, SMEs make up 99.3% of all private sector businesses in the United Kingdom, employing over 15.7 million people with an estimated combined annual turnover of £1.8 trillion accounted for 47% of private sector turnover.
Through Small Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) for Labour, we want to provide a forum whereby SMEs can work in partnership with the Labour Party and continue to inform our economic policies.
• SME4Labour seeks to strengthen relations between the small, medium, micro, owner and family run businesses with the Labour Party
• We support constructive and informed discussion within the Labour movement on issues impacting on SMEs
• We work closely with trade unions, employers’ groups and individuals, encouraging strong partnerships and collaboration
• We organise meetings for Labour Parliamentarians and others, so that a greater understanding of the challenges faced by SMEs can be gained
Seema Malhotra MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour 3rd Anniversary Gala “SMEs for Labour is a powerful voice both inside and outside Parliament championing the needs of small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and play an essential role in local communities in promoting cohesion and driving…
Steve McCabe MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour 3rd Anniversary Gala “SME4Labour does a wonderful job in recognising the importance of small, micro and family run businesses in our economy and in strengthening the links between these businesses and the Labour Party and the wider Labour movement. It is an…
James Frith MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour 3rd Anniversary Gala ‘SME4Labour does important work developing and supporting Labour’s commitment to small businesses. If we are to ensure Labour’s deep commitment to public service investment this starts with the support for our small businesses and entrepreneurs. SME4Labour makes a brilliant…
Nia Griffith MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour 3rd Anniversary Gala “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our towns and communities, and Labour is committed to developing and implementing policies which support them and help them to grow. SME4Labour provides a vital link to help us work together with small…
Debbie Abrahams MP’s Message of Support for SME4Labour’s 3rd Anniversary Gala “SME4Labour has made a major contribution to developing and campaigning so successfully for Labour’s policies. Our small business sector is the power-house of the economy, contributing nearly half of the UK’s income in the private sector. Small businesses are…
“Our Shadow Treasury work on sustainability and the radical transformations required to decarbonise, have shown quite clearly the key role small businesses will play in this process. Agile, adaptable, innovative – they are perfectly placed to capitalise on the economic opportunities these critically important changes to our economy will require.…
Virendra Sharma’s Message of Support for SME4Labour 3rd Anniversary Gala “The impact and importance of SMEs cannot be overstated. In my constituency of Ealing, Southall and up and down the country they drive the High Street and the economy. Small and medium businesses are run by our friends and families,…
Toby Perkins’ Message of Support for SME4Labour 3rd Anniversary Gala “As a former small business owner myself I know the commitment, bravery and passion required to set up and run a business. That’s why Labour must listen to the business community and create an environment that supports them to survive…
Please consider taking our SME4Labour model motion to your CLP – “This Constituency Labour Party believes that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the British economy. Last year, SMEs made up 99.3% of all private sector businesses in the United Kingdom, employing over 15.7 million people with an estimated…
