The Liberal Democrats aim to create a business environment which enables you to succeed unhampered by excessive regulations and government interference but where you can be supported to take maximum advantage of opportunities locally and further afield.

We understand some of many challenges facing small business today because our new Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform team, the Government's new equivalent of the DTI, is entirely composed of MPs who have had their own small businesses.

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We will then use what you say to fight your corner and help you to achieve all your business aims. When we have analysed the result we will send you a summary report of our findings and what we intend to do for you as a result.

Lorely Burt MP
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Small Business