'So insulting!' Small business owner HITS BACK at Labour minister who branded employers 'not working people'

Paul Bowen said the minister has 'insulted all small business owners across Britain'

'So insulting!' Small business owner HITS BACK at Labour minister who branded employers 'not working people'

TL;DR

  • Small business owner Paul Bowen called Labour minister Emma Reynolds's comments that employers are not 'working people' insulting.
  • Bowen highlighted the financial struggles faced by small businesses due to rising inflation, National Insurance, and minimum wage increases.
  • He specifically mentioned the director's dividend tax as a burden that 'penalizes employers.'
  • Bowen expressed concern about the potential need to lay off his 37 staff members.
  • He challenged the minister to visit his business in Chorley, Lancashire, to witness the impact of government policy.
  • Conservative and Reform UK politicians echoed the sentiment that Labour does not understand businesses.

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