Joshua Reynolds MP’s Business Survey

Small Businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, and the high streets are the beating heart of our communities.

We know that small business owners put blood, sweat and tears into building their business and that doing so is often about achieving a lifelong dream. But we also know that times are really tough – and for many, getting worse. The Covid pandemic and changes in our trading relationship with Europe hit hard. And years of Conservative mismanagement have taken their toll.

Now the new Government’s Budget unfairly puts the burden of fixing our public services on the shoulders of small business, instead of those who can afford to pay more.

As your MP, I stand ready to speak up for you – and take your local concerns to the heart of Westminster.

Please take a few minutes to complete this small business survey, so I can be the strong voice that our businesses and local community needs.

Thank you,

Joshua Reynolds MP

Business Survey 2025
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Q1. How many people does your business employ?
Q2. Which sector best describes your business?
Q3. Do you agree with the Lib Dem plan to replace the broken business rates system with a fairer tax based on the value of the land, not the property’s value and investment?
Q4. What are the three biggest challenges facing your business?
Q5. The Government’s Budget will increase employers’ National Insurance contributions from April 2025 and will reduce Business Rates Relief. What impact will this have on your business? (Tick all that apply)
Q6. The Government’s Employment Rights Bill with introduce a statutory probationary period for employees – but it does not say how long it will be. Liberal Democrats think it should be between 3 and 9 months. What is your view?
Q7. Are you worried that the increase in the bus fare cap from £2 to £3 will have a negative impact on your business?
Q9. Do you feel the Liberal Democrat-led Borough Council does enough to support your business?
Q11. Which party did you support at the 2024 UK General Election
Q12. Would you like to receive more information about the National Lib Dem Business and Entrepreneurs Network?

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